I am making payments on an IRS penalty that began in 2007 and I would like to know if there is a 10 year statute of limitations on this obligation.
Asked on 2/06/17, 7:45 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Virginia Prihoda
Law Offices of Virginia Prihoda
There's a statue of limitations on collection which runs, generally, ten years from the "date of assessment."
Certain actions may suspend the statute for a period of time, those actions including filing of an Offer in Compromise, submitting a Collection Due Process Appeal request, filing a bankruptcy, etc.
Generally ten years, but remember it's measured from the date of assessment, not ten years from the end of the tax year or tax period.
Answered on 2/06/17, 9:55 am