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The Daily Insight

Does state IRS call you?

Author

Andrew Mclaughlin

Published Mar 03, 2026

Yes, the IRS can call you – but it will not be a surprise If you owe a lot of taxes or you’re under a field audit, you will have received a notice before the IRS calls. If the IRS has called you in one of those situations, you’ll need to get back into compliance.

Will The IRS notify you if there is a problem with your tax return?

Remember: The IRS will never call you if it has issues with your return – that’s usually a scam – but will send you a letter instead. “If you don’t respond, the IRS is most likely not going to release your refund or complete the processing of your tax return as expected.”

How does The IRS contact you for an audit?

The IRS manages audits either by mail or through an in-person interview to review your records. The interview may be at an IRS office (office audit) or at the taxpayer’s home, place of business, or accountant’s office (field audit). Remember, you will be contacted initially by mail.

When do I need to cancel an income execution?

Note: If you need to cancel a scheduled payment that is not related to one of the above, for instance, an estimated tax payment, see Can I edit or cancel a personal income tax payment scheduled to be withdrawn from my bank account? An income execution is a type of levy that may be issued against your wages if you fail to resolve your tax debt.

How does the income execution work in New York?

If you don’t make voluntary payments, we’ll have your employer automatically deduct up to 10% of your gross wages from your paycheck and send it to us. The income execution remains in effect until the outstanding tax liability is satisfied.

When to call New York State Tax Office?

Customer service representatives are available to assist you Monday through Friday during normal business hours. Self-help services are available 24/7. We are closed on legal holidays. To discuss your account-specific information, you will need a copy of your most recently filed tax return at hand when you call.

Can a tax debt lead to an income execution?

If you share a tax debt with another person, we can order each of you to pay us with a separate income execution. If you fail to resolve your tax debt, we may proceed with collection action by issuing an income execution.