How to Stop an IRS Bank Levy in Oklahoma – What You Need to Know

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If the IRS has frozen your bank account — or you’ve received a Final Notice of Intent to Levy — don’t wait another minute.

An IRS bank levy is one of the most disruptive tools the IRS has. It can clean out your checking or savings account without warning, leaving you unable to pay rent, bills, or payroll.

At Summit Tax Relief, we help Oklahoma taxpayers stop bank levies fast — and resolve the underlying tax debt permanently.

What Is an IRS Bank Levy?

An IRS bank levy is a legal action where the IRS instructs your bank to freeze the funds in your account and transfer them to the government to satisfy your tax debt.



This usually follows:


  • IRS CP504 notice

  • IRS LT11 or Letter 1058 (Final Notice of Intent to Levy)

  • No payment, plan, or response from the taxpayer

Unlike a wage garnishment (ongoing), a bank levy is a one-time seizure — but the IRS can repeat it if the balance remains unpaid.


How It Works

  1. The IRS sends Final Notice of Intent to Levy

  2. If no action is taken within 30 days, the IRS may issue the levy

  3. Your bank is required to freeze your account for 21 days

  4. During this time, you can:

  • Negotiate a release

  • Pay the tax

  • File an appeal or hardship request

   5. After 21 days, funds are sent to the IRS

The freeze period is short. You must act immediately to save the funds.

How to Stop an IRS Bank Levy – Fast

Step 1: Call Summit Tax Relief Immediately


We’ll:



  • File a Power of Attorney with the IRS

  • Contact the IRS collections department or assigned Revenue Officer

  • Request an emergency levy release

Step 2: Prove Hardship or File for Relief


To get the funds released, we may:


  • Submit IRS Form 433-A or 433-F

  • File missing tax returns

  • Request Currently Not Collectible status

  • Begin an Offer in Compromise or Installment Agreement

Step 3: Resolve the Core Tax Problem


Once the levy is released, we’ll:


  • Set up a permanent resolution

  • Reduce or settle the balance

  • Stop future enforcement with full compliance

Oklahoma Case Example

Client: HVAC contractor in Edmond, OK



  • Owed $27,000 in back payroll and income taxes

  • IRS levied business bank account for $9,200

  • We filed POA, submitted hardship documentation within 24 hours

  • IRS released levy on Day 3, client recovered full balance

Entered payment plan for $250/month

Why Work With Summit Tax Relief?

  • Oklahoma-based and CPA-led

  • We know how to reach the right IRS agents quickly

  • We’ve helped clients recover frozen funds in as little as 2–3 days

  • Flat-fee pricing — no hourly surprises

  • We don’t just stop levies — we fix the root issue

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If the IRS has frozen your bank account — or you're afraid they will — we can stop it fast.
📞 Call Summit Tax Relief at (833) 477-4911
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FAQ

  • How long do I have before the IRS takes the money?

    21 days from the date your bank receives the levy. That’s your only window to stop it.

  • Can I get the levy released without paying in full?

    Yes — we can often release it by proving hardship or starting a formal resolution process.

  • Can the IRS do this more than once?

    Yes. Bank levies can be repeated if the debt remains unresolved.

  • Will my bank tell me when a levy is placed?

    Usually yes — but often after the freeze has begun. By then, the clock is already ticking.


📣 About the Author


Marc Boulanger, CPA is the founder of Summit Tax Relief LLC, a boutique tax resolution firm based in Oklahoma City, OK and trusted by high-income individuals and business owners across Oklahoma.


He is the author of Oklahoma Taxpayers' Guide: Taking A Stand Against the IRS: A Step-by-Step Plan for Dealing With Tax Collectors and Unfiled Returns Without Going Broke, available now on Amazon. The book offers a step-by-step plan for resolving IRS tax debt without losing your business, your home, or your peace of mind.


With over a decade of experience resolving high-stakes IRS and State tax matters, Marc brings strategic insight to complex cases involving wage garnishments, bank levies, unfiled returns, and six-figure tax debts. He is known for helping clients reduce or eliminate tax liabilities through expertly negotiated settlements and compliance plans.


Marc is a Certified Public Accountant licensed in California and Oklahoma and holds the designation of Certified Tax Representation Consultant. He is a member of the American Society of Tax Problem Solvers (ASTPS) — the national organization founded by the educators and practitioners who have trained thousands of CPAs, EAs, and tax attorneys in IRS representation strategy.


Every case is handled with discretion, proven methodology, and direct CPA-led representation — not call center scripts.


📍 Learn more at www.summittaxrelief.com or call (833) 477-4911.


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