IRS Watchdog Monitoring
The IRS does not send warnings before it acts. Liens, levies, and collection actions can appear without notice. Our Watchdog service monitors your IRS account so you are never caught off guard.
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See How IRS Watchdog Works
See IRS Changes Before Notices Arrive
Most people learn about IRS problems when a notice arrives in the mail - often months after the issue first appeared on their account. By that time, penalties have compounded, and resolution options may have narrowed.
IRS Watchdog changes that dynamic. We monitor your IRS account transcripts on a regular cycle and alert you the moment something changes. New balance? We see it. Audit flag? We catch it. Lien filing? You know before the letter arrives.
Early Detection = More Options
IRS transcript changes appear 4-6 months before formal notices are mailed. Catching issues early gives you more time and more pathways to resolve them favorably.
What We Monitor
How It Works Technically
Using your Power of Attorney (Form 2848), we pull your IRS Master File account transcripts and scan for Transaction Code (TC) changes. Key codes we watch for include TC 420 (return selected for examination), TC 922 (automated underreporter discrepancy detected), and TC 971 (collection status changes). These codes post to your transcript months before the IRS generates and mails a physical notice – a systemic processing delay documented by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA). This is how we detect issues up to six months before you would otherwise find out.
Simple, Transparent Pricing
Choose the plan that works for you. Both include the same monitoring and alert capabilities.
Monthly
- Full IRS account monitoring
- Real-time change alerts
- Quarterly status summary
- Priority scheduling
- Cancel anytime
Annual
- Everything in Monthly
- Save $58 per year
- 12-month commitment
- Priority scheduling
- Discounted resolution fees
Who Benefits Most?
IRS Watchdog is essential for anyone who cannot afford an IRS surprise.
Business Owners
Payroll tax issues, estimated tax shortfalls, and audit risk require constant vigilance.
High-Net-Worth Individuals
Complex returns with investment income, multiple entities, and international holdings attract IRS attention.
Prior IRS Issues
If you have resolved IRS problems in the past, monitoring ensures they stay resolved.
E-2 Visa Holders
Immigration status can be affected by tax compliance issues. Stay ahead of any problems.
Self-Employed
Schedule C filers face higher audit rates. Early detection of examination flags is critical.
Recent Filers
Just filed back taxes or resolved a balance? Monitoring confirms everything is processing correctly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about this service area.
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Start Monitoring Today
Do not wait for an IRS notice to find out something has changed. Get ahead of problems with proactive monitoring.
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