What It Means
Revenue officer assignment means the IRS considers your case serious enough for a dedicated human collector who can visit your Sarasota home or business unannounced. Revenue officers handle the largest and most complex collection cases and have authority to seize property.
Your Response
Do not answer questions during an unannounced visit. Politely request time to retain a representative. Your attorney will file a Power of Attorney, request reasonable deadlines, and present a collection alternative. Revenue officers respond well to organized, professional engagement through a qualified representative.
A revenue officer at your Sarasota door is serious, but it is not the end. It is the beginning of a negotiation that a good representative can manage effectively.