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IRS CP91: Intent to Levy Social Security Benefits

Intent To Levy Social Security

By Paul D. Diaz, EA, MBA · Updated

Notice Instructions: Contact the IRS promptly and follow the instructions and dates on your actual notice.

Your monthly income matters. Bring the notice and the financial picture into the same conversation.

CP91 states that the IRS intends to levy up to 15% of Social Security benefits for unpaid taxes.

Read The IRS Guidance For CP91 · Source checked October 11, 2026.

What to Check Next

  1. Step 1: Read the tax balance and proposed action on the notice.
  2. Step 2: Contact the IRS using its printed number to discuss payment options.
  3. Step 3: If payment would cause financial hardship, ask about a temporary collection delay; eligibility depends on your circumstances.
  4. Step 4: Keep the notice and benefit records for secure review.

Common Questions About CP91

Should I Call Social Security To Stop This?
Contact the IRS. The Social Security Administration cannot resolve the tax debt or stop the IRS levy.
Does CP91 Mean Fifteen Percent Is Already Being Taken?
The notice states an intent to levy up to 15%. Confirm your actual account and benefit-payment status rather than assuming a deduction has started.
Is Hardship Relief Automatic?
No. Discuss your circumstances with the IRS. A possible temporary delay is not a promise that collection will stop.
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