IRS Collections Don’t Stop for the Holidays — Here’s What to Do Before December 31

by | Dec 4, 2025

You know what does take time off in December?
Your motivation.
You know what doesn’t?
IRS Collections.

If you’re receiving letters, owe on old returns, or have unfiled years hanging over your head, December is the IRS’s favorite time to move cases forward.

Here’s exactly what to do this month:

  1. Don’t ignore any IRS letter dated November or December

Those are the ones that can trigger levies early next year.
Bottom line: If you get an LT11 or CP504, call immediately.

  1. File missing returns before the clock resets

The IRS’s Automated Underreporter and Automated Substitute for Return units crank up in December.
If you have unfiled years, you can avoid half the pain by filing them now.

  1. Get a 2025 plan in place before January chaos hits

January is the worst time to contact the IRS—hold times explode.
December lets you:

  • Set up an installment agreement
  • Prepare an Offer in Compromise
  • Request penalty abatement
  • Freeze enforcement temporarily
  • Start a transcript review
  1. If you’re behind, this is the month to ask for help

The IRS doesn’t wait for New Year’s resolutions.
Neither should you.

Rubin Tax Relief helps taxpayers in all 50 states resolve IRS back taxes with strategy, precision, and no scare tactics.

Book a December review before the year flips

✔ IRS transcripts reviewed
✔ Notices explained
✔ Plan of action mapped
✔ Collection protection in place

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Disclaimer: This blog post is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal or tax advice. Consult with a qualified professional for specific advice regarding your business.

 

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