Virus Causes IRS to Pause Some Tax Enforcement Until July 15

The Internal Revenue Service is halting some collection and audit activities until July 15 as the coronavirus pandemic spreads, the agency said Wednesday.

The IRS will delay opening some new audits, pause sending some liens and suspend some payments to taxpayers who have agreements with the agency, according to a press release.

“We are temporarily adjusting our processes to help people and businesses during these uncertain times,” IRS Commissioner Chuck Rettig said in a statement. “We are facing this together, and we want to be part of the solution to improve the lives of all people in our country.” ...