IRS Letter 668-D: Release of Levy or Lien
Letter 668-D is the IRS notification that a levy has been released. Form 668-D is sent to the party that received the original levy notice (your employer in the case of wage garnishment, your bank in the case of a bank levy), with you recei
What Letter 668-D does not mean
Related: Form 668(Y) for lien release
Frequently asked questions
Does Letter 668-D mean I no longer owe taxes?+
No. Letter 668-D indicates a specific levy is released — typically because you set up alternative resolution. The underlying tax debt remains until paid or settled.
Will my employer stop garnishing immediately?+
Yes — once the employer receives Letter 668-D from the IRS, wage garnishment must cease. There may be a brief lag between IRS issuance and employer action, but the release is effective when the employer receives the form.
Can the IRS levy again after 668-D?+
Yes, if circumstances change (you default on an installment agreement, for example). A single levy release does not prevent future levies on the same debt.
About the author
Michael Brennan
Senior Tax Policy Writer · Fresh Start Division Editorial
Michael Brennan is a Senior Tax Policy Writer at Fresh Start Division, focusing on IRS collections procedure, the IRS Fresh Start Program, and federal tax policy. Michael has written extensively on tax resolution for American taxpayers.
Related on FSD