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LT11 Response

Got a LT11 from the IRS?

A final notice before the IRS can levy your wages or bank account. Upload it and get a response letter in 60 seconds for $19.

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What a LT11 actually means

An LT11 is a final notice of intent to levy. It tells you the IRS may take wages, bank funds, and other property to collect an unpaid balance.

It also carries your right to request a Collection Due Process hearing. That right has its own window, printed on the notice and typically 30 days from the notice date.

The notice is usually sent by certified mail with a Form 12153 hearing request enclosed, along with a statement of the balance and the periods involved.

What you will usually find on a LT11

  • The words final notice and intent to levy on the first page
  • Total amount due by tax period
  • A 30-day window to request a Collection Due Process hearing
  • Form 12153, the hearing request form
  • Certified mail markings
  • Contact details for the collection unit

A response we generated for a LT11

[Your Name], Taxpayer

[City, State]

[Date]

Internal Revenue Service
Correspondence Unit

RE: Collection Due Process Hearing Request, Final Notice of Intent to Levy (LT11)

To Whom It May Concern:

Pursuant to IRC Section 6330, I am requesting a Collection Due Process hearing in response to the Notice of Intent to Levy dated [Date]. This request is filed within the 30-day window stated on the notice.

1. Collection alternative. I am requesting consideration of an installment agreement in place of levy action and am prepared to submit a complete Form 433-A documenting income, allowable expenses, and assets.

2. Periods at issue. Tax years [Years] as listed on the notice. Enclosed is a completed Form 12153.

Sample only. Your letter is drafted from your specific notice.

How we draft your LT11 response

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Snap your notice

Upload your LT11 with the page that shows the hearing deadline and the periods listed.

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Send your response through the IRS secure portal or by certified mail.

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Common questions about LT11

What is an LT11?

It is a final notice of intent to levy. It states that the IRS may take wages, bank funds, or other property, and it explains the right to request a hearing.

How long do I have to respond to an LT11?

The hearing request window is printed on the notice and is typically 30 days from the notice date. Our tool reads that date from your copy.

What happens if I ignore an LT11?

After the window closes, the IRS is generally free to proceed with levy action, and the Collection Due Process hearing right for that notice is no longer available.

Can I respond to an LT11 myself?

Yes. The hearing request is a form plus a written statement of the issues. Our tool drafts that statement using the periods and amounts on your notice.

Is an LT11 serious?

It is the most urgent notice in the standard collection sequence, because it is the last step before enforcement and the hearing right expires on a fixed date.

What is the difference between LT11 and Letter 1058?

They carry the same final levy warning and the same hearing rights. Letter 1058 is issued by a Revenue Officer assigned to the case, while LT11 comes from an automated collection system.

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IRS Notice Responder is a document preparation and educational service. We are not a law firm, CPA firm, or tax advisory service. Information provided is for educational purposes based on publicly available IRS guidelines. For complex tax situations, consult a licensed CPA or IRS Enrolled Agent.