Abilene · Taylor County · the Big Country
Owe the IRS? Start with the facts, not fear.
Guides to notices, levies and payment plans written for Taylor County, and a free first call with an independent licensed professional.
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Which sounds like you?
A letter arrived
CP504 and other notices, decoded.
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2Money was taken
Bank levies and wage levies.
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3I need a plan
Set up an IRS payment plan online.
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4I can’t pay at all
Hardship status and offers.
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5Years not filed
Getting back into compliance.
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6County tax is late
Taylor County delinquency and sales.
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Track one
The IRS
Federal notices, levies and liens follow federal law. The IRS compares your budget with its local standards — in Taylor County, $1,826 a month for housing and utilities for one person.
Federal tax liens →Track two
Taylor County
Property tax unpaid after January 31 picks up penalty and interest every month — about 18% by July 1 under Texas Tax Code § 33.01 — and can end in a tax sale.
County delinquency →
The Big Country, in numbers
- Jobs in Taylor County, Q1 2026
- 69,604
- Unemployment, Aug 2026 (prelim.)
- 3.7%
- IRS housing allowance, 1 person
- $1,826
- Construction average weekly wage
- $1,522
Sources: BLS QCEW, BLS LAUS, IRS Local Standards.
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Before paying anyone, see whether one of these fits.
VITA
Free return preparation for people who generally make about $70,244 or less.
Low Income Taxpayer Clinics
Free or low-cost representation in IRS disputes for those who qualify.
Taxpayer Advocate Service
An independent IRS office for cases causing hardship or stuck in the system.
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Quick answers
Can I set up an IRS payment plan without calling anyone?⌄
Often, yes. Individuals who owe $50,000 or less in combined tax, penalties and interest can usually apply for a long-term plan online with the IRS. Short-term plans are available for balances under $100,000.
Does Texas law stop the IRS from levying wages?⌄
No. Texas protects current wages from most private creditors, but a federal tax levy is not limited by state law. The IRS must send a final notice and allow 30 days to request a hearing first.
Where are Taylor County tax sales held?⌄
The Taylor County Clerk’s fee schedule lists sales on the first Tuesday of the month in the southeast foyer of the courthouse at 300 Oak Street.
What does the first call cost?⌄
Nothing. The first call is free and there is no obligation.
Also see IRS and county offices, all resources and the source ledger.