A delinquent tax debt is any unpaid federal tax, including income tax, payroll tax, or excise tax. Once the filing deadline is missed, the tax is considered delinquent.

If you don't pay your taxes on time, the IRS will initiate the collections process. This can include sending delinquent tax notices, charging penalties and interest, and potentially placing tax liens or levies on your assets

Penalties can include late filing and payment penalties, accruing interest on unpaid taxes, and potential criminal charges for tax evasion.

You can resolve a delinquent tax debt by paying the full amount owed, setting up an installment agreement with the IRS, or negotiating an offer in compromise to settle for a lesser amount.

A tax lien is a legal claim by the IRS on your property when you neglect or fail to pay a tax debt. It can affect your credit score and make it difficult to sell or refinance your property.

Read the notice carefully, understand the amount due and the due date, and contact the IRS if you have any questions or disagree with the notice. You can also seek professional help to navigate the process.

To prevent passport issues, you should address your tax debt promptly by paying it in full, setting up an installment agreement, or negotiating an offer in compromise.

You can seek help from tax professionals, such as tax attorneys or enrolled agents, who can assist with resolving delinquent taxes and navigating IRS processes.

A tax levy is the actual seizure of your property or assets to satisfy a tax debt, whereas a lien is a claim against your property. Levies can include wage garnishments and bank levies.

Yes, you may qualify for penalty relief through first-time abatement or reasonable cause relief if you can demonstrate that your failure to file or pay was due to reasonable cause.