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Tax authorities in the United States have different mechanisms to monitor the tax compliance of citizens and foreigners. Although much of the process is carried out digitally or by mail, there are situations where inspections can go directly to the taxpayer’s home.

The Government will visit all these people home by home

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) and other tax officials can make in-person visits to homes or businesses in cases where:

  • There are prolonged tax debts
  • The taxpayer did not respond to official notices
  • There are inconsistencies in returns
  • It is necessary to verify financial or asset information

The visits are part of the control and audit procedures.

Tax authorities in the United States have different mechanisms to monitor the tax compliance of citizens and foreigners. Image: El Cronista.

What federal officials do during a visit

During these inspections, agents can:

  • Deliver official documentation
  • Request additional information
  • Confirm identity and address
  • Verify data related to outstanding taxes

In some cases they also seek to advance collection processes.

Are the visits automatic?

Generally, the IRS:

  • Sends multiple official notifications
  • Informs of the debt or inconsistency detected
  • Grants deadlines to respond or regularize