The short answer
Yes. Through the Federal Payment Levy Program, the IRS can take up to 15% of certain Social Security benefits, or the exact amount owed if less. Call the IRS at 800-829-7650 or 800-829-3903 to resolve it. Don't call Social Security.
Hardship or another payment arrangement keeps your payments out of the program.
Words to know
- Federal Payment Levy Program (FPLP)
- An IRS program that takes part of certain federal payments, like some Social Security benefits, for tax debt.