The IRS can seize and sell your property if you don't pay or settle your tax debt. 

The IRS can take homes, cars, wages, and bank accounts to resolve your debt.

Yes. You can challenge a wage garnishment levied by the government. Federal law allows you to protest the tax amount and the methods used to collect. Possible defenses against garnishment include:

• Identifying possible IRS procedural errors

• Negotiating a payment installment plan

• Using bankruptcy's automatic stay

• Claiming that the statute of limitations has expired, and

• Taking legal action in various courts

There are strict deadlines to respond to IRS Levy Notices, so time is of the essence. Seek legal advice immediately if you suspect a tax problem or receive a levy notice. Quick action can protect your rights and finances.

If you don't pay taxes or settle with the IRS, they may garnish your wages. Wage garnishment is an ongoing levy that takes a designated amount from your paycheck until the tax debt is fully paid.

IRS garnishment is quite severe. During IRS garnishment, you still must pay tax on your total wages, not just the amount you keep.