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How long can the IRS collect on your unpaid taxes?
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Are you wondering how long the IRS has to collect your unpaid taxes? There's a 10-year rule, but it's not always straightforward. Here's what you need to know. The IRS generally has 10 years to collect the tax debt, penalties, and interest from the date the tax was assessed. This is known as the Collection Statute Expiration Date (CSED)or CSED for short. Factors that extend the time limit. Crucially, certain actions can pause or extend this 10-year period.
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