What Is Currently Non-Collectible Status & How It Can Help You Stop IRS Collections in California

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What Is Currently Non-Collectible (CNC) Status?

If you're overwhelmed with IRS tax debt and can't afford to make monthly payments, you might qualify for Currently Non-Collectible (CNC) status. This is a temporary relief program where the IRS pauses all collection efforts, including wage garnishments and bank levies, because you've shown financial hardship.

At Rona Law Firm, we've helped Californians successfully qualify for CNC status and protect their income while they get back on their feet.

Who Qualifies for CNC?

To be approved for CNC, you’ll need to show that paying the IRS would cause you financial hardship — meaning you can’t afford basic living expenses like rent, food, and utilities.

The IRS will require:

• A full financial disclosure (Form 433-A or 433-F)

• Proof of income and expenses

• Bank statements and bills

  
  

Benefits of Currently Non-Collectible Status

✅ Stops IRS wage garnishments and bank levies✅ No monthly payments required while in CNC✅ Allows time to recover financially✅ Collections are paused, not forgiven — but sometimes, the debt can expire if your statute of limitations runs out

How Long Does CNC Status Last?

CNC isn’t permanent. The IRS will re-evaluate your financial situation periodically. If your income increases, they may take you out of CNC and resume collections — unless you qualify for another resolution like an Offer in Compromise or an Installment Agreement.

Why Work With a California Tax Attorney?

Dealing with the IRS is intimidating. At Rona Law Firm, we guide clients throughout California through the CNC process — from preparing your financial disclosure to communicating directly with the IRS so you don’t have to.

We've helped clients:

• Stop wage garnishments in a matter of days

• Qualify for CNC and protect their assets

• Save millions of dollars through long-term resolution strategies

  
  

Take Action Before the IRS Does

If you're receiving IRS letters or threats of collection, don’t wait. CNC status can buy you valuable time — but it must be requested before the IRS enforces a levy

💬 Schedule a Free Consultation Today

Need help qualifying for Currently Non-Collectible status in California? Contact Rona Law Firm today. We’ll evaluate your situation, explain your options, and work to stop IRS collections immediately.

📞 Call us at 818.964.1829 or fill out our secure online form to get started.

Photo: “Tax Relief” by Nick Youngson, CC BY‑SA 3.0 via Pix4free