The LTR 544C is collection-related correspondence. It may provide a status update on your collection case, confirm a collection action, request financial information, or notify you of a change in your collection status. The specific content varies based on your case.
What to Look For
Determine whether the letter requires action or is informational. If it requests financial documentation (bank statements, pay stubs, expense verification), respond by the deadline. If it confirms a collection action (levy, lien, or assignment to a Revenue Officer), understand what's happening and evaluate your response options.
If Collection Is Escalating
The LTR 544C in the context of escalating collection should prompt immediate action. If a Revenue Officer has been assigned, if levy action is being considered, or if the letter references prior unanswered correspondence, engage now before enforcement begins.
Contact the IRS at the number on the letter or through your representative. Propose a resolution: installment agreement, offer in compromise, or CNC status. The IRS prefers voluntary compliance over forced collection. Give them a reason to work with you.
If you received a collection-related LTR 544C, call us at (813) 229-7100.