Even if the IRS is dismantled, experts agree: back taxes won’t disappear. The government will still pursue unpaid revenue—likely with more advanced, automated enforcement.

What if you didn’t file or can’t pay?

• • 5% penalty per month for late filing (up to 25%)
• • Daily compounding interest at federal rate + 3%
• • Federal Tax Liens that damage your credit
• • Seizures, garnishments, and levies remain on the table

In 2023, the IRS assessed $25.6 billion in taxes for late or missing returns and collected $2.8 billion from delinquent accounts. Of over 30,000 settlement proposals, only 12,711 were accepted.

“Even if tax reform eliminates the IRS, it won’t eliminate your debt. The government will still collect, and likely with fewer negotiation options,” said Lance Robins, a former IRS collections officer and current tax policy advisor.

As pressure builds to overhaul the agency, Donald Trump Jr., spokesperson for Tax Network USA, warns: “Don’t count on politics to erase your tax debt.”

The IRS has launched new teams targeting over 100,000 high earners who didn’t file between 2017 and 2021—including those earning $400K to $1M. Enforcement is no longer just for the ultra-wealthy.

Tax Network USA, with over $1 billion in tax debt resolved, is offering free evaluations to help individuals and businesses settle before collections escalate.

If you’re unsure where you stand, now is the time to find out.

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