Why would a special agent come to my house?

Remember, the IRS Special Agents are visiting you because they believe you may be guilty of a crime and will do everything they can to try to obtain information in order to substantiate these allegations. As such, it is usually best to obtain a tax attorney if you are faced with possible criminal charges.

Do IRS special agents make arrests?

Rather, the IRS Special Agent will normally evaluate the evidence and then determine whether they will refer the matter for prosecution, or not. The mere fact that you will not open the door for the Special Agents or speak with them outside of counsel does not mean they can automatically arrest you.

Does the IRS send agents to your home?

IRS revenue agents will sometimes visit a taxpayer who is being audited. IRS criminal investigators may visit a taxpayer’s home or place of business unannounced while conducting an investigation. However, these are federal law enforcement agents, and they will not demand any sort of payment.

What does it mean to have IRS card on your front door?

That is the contact information for the Revenue Officer. Typically, a card left on your front door means you have a tax debt or are being assessed for the possible underpayment of employee withholding. We do not advise contacting an IRS employee yourself. All IRS agents represent the government, not you.

Why did I get a business card from the IRS?

If you do not have a tax issue yourself, it is possible the IRS officer or agent wants to interview you about the actual target of their collections. Some people prefer to get a legal opinion before giving any testimony to an IRS employee. And IRS field agent or officer left a business card or note on my door.

What does it mean to be special agent of IRS?

The IRS Special Agents represent the Criminal Investigations department of the IRS. If you’ve been contacted by Special Agents from the IRS, it means that the IRS may believe that you have committed a tax crime and are conducting a criminal investigation about you and/or your business.

What should I do if IRS special agent knocks on my door?

When an IRS Special Agent shows up at a taxpayer’s door, the best course of action is to not say a word, be polite and close the door. However, what usually happens is the individual answers the agent’s questions and may fail to tell the truth about other things.