07/16/2026
Learn how the IRS 10-year collection statute works, what can extend it, and why waiting out tax debt is often riskier than it sounds
The Internal Revenue Code (IRC) Section 6502 provides that the IRS has a maximum of ten years from the date of assessment to collect tax debts from taxpayers. This period is a crucial timeframe for anyone dealing with tax liabilities, as it essentially defines the duration the IRS can actively pursu...