Tyler · Lindale · Whitehouse · Smith County
An IRS letter in Tyler doesn’t have to become a levy.
Clear guides to notices, levies, liens and back taxes, plus a free first call with an independent licensed professional.
What’s going on right now?
Pick the closest match. Each guide explains the deadlines, your rights and the Smith County details.
I got a CP504 notice
What the notice means and what the IRS can do next.
Read the guide →My bank account was frozen
The 21-day hold and how a levy can be released.
Read the guide →The IRS is taking my wages
How federal wage levies work in Texas.
Read the guide →I have years of unfiled returns
Which years matter and how to catch up.
Read the guide →I owe more than I can pay
Payment plans, hardship status and offers.
Read the guide →My county property tax is past due
Smith County penalties, deferrals and tax sales.
Read the guide →How the first call works
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Have the notice in front of you
The notice number (like CP504 or LT11) and the date tell you how much time is left.
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Talk it through
The call is with an independent licensed professional — a CPA, Enrolled Agent or attorney — not a sales script.
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Decide on your own time
You leave with your options. If free help fits better, you’ll hear that too.
Smith County by the numbers
The IRS judges what you can pay against local standards, so local numbers matter.
$1,640
IRS monthly housing and utilities allowance for one person in Smith County (June 29, 2026 table).
Source
The first call is free, and get a real professional instead of a National Call Center.
Call (903) 623-3463Free help comes first
If cost is the worry, start with these. They are run or funded by the IRS.
Free tax help in Tyler →Taxpayer Advocate Service
An independent office inside the IRS for problems that are causing financial harm or that normal channels haven’t fixed.
Low Income Taxpayer Clinics
Represent eligible people in disputes with the IRS at little or no cost. Texas clinics are listed in IRS Publication 4134.
VITA
Free return preparation for people who generally make about $70,244 or less.
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Never enter a Social Security number, date of birth or bank details.
Common questions
Can the IRS take my paycheck in Texas?+
Yes. The Texas Constitution protects current wages from most private creditors, but a federal tax levy is not limited by state law. The IRS must first send a final notice of intent to levy and give you 30 days to request a hearing.
Where is a federal tax lien recorded for Smith County property?+
With the Smith County Clerk in Tyler. Once recorded, the notice shows up in public records and can affect a sale or refinance until it is released or withdrawn.
Is the first call free?+
Yes. The first call is free. You can describe your notice and ask questions with no obligation.
Is there free help if I cannot afford a professional?+
Often, yes. The Taxpayer Advocate Service is free, low-income taxpayer clinics represent eligible people at little or no cost, and VITA sites prepare returns for free for people who generally make about $70,244 or less.
More: the Tyler IRS office, liens, every guide, and our sources.