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title: How Do I Get an IRS Bank Levy Released? | TaxTruce
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# How do I get an IRS bank levy released?

Updated October 8, 20262 sourcesTaxTruce team[Fact checked](/editorial-standards)

The short answer

Call the IRS right away. It must release a levy if you pay, set up a plan that doesn't allow it, the levy causes hardship, or the time to collect ran out. After the money is sent to the IRS, you may file a claim to have it returned.

You can appeal a denied release request.

## Sources

1. [IRS: How do I get a levy released?](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/how-do-i-get-a-levy-released)
2. [IRS: Levy](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/levy)

Run the numbers with our [free tax tools](/tools), like the penalty and payment plan math.