FEDERAL TAX LIEN

A federal tax lien is a legal claim placed by the IRS on your property to secure payment of unpaid taxes, penalties, and interest. This lien essentially gives the government first claim on your assets if you don't settle your tax debt.



We can help you understand your options and navigate the complexities of a federal tax lien.

What to know about tax liens:

  • Impact: A lien can significantly hinder your financial well-being. It can:
  • The IRS will file a Notice of Federal Tax Lien (NFTL) with the public record in your county. This can negatively affect your credit score and make it difficult to obtain loans, mortgages, or lines of credit.
  • Limit your ability to borrow money: Making it difficult to secure loans, mortgages, or even rent an apartment. Lenders may be unwilling to extend credit knowing the government has a claim on your assets.
  • Impede selling assets: Potential buyers will be hesitant to purchase property with a lien attached.
  • Sell or refinance your property: The lien can make it difficult or impossible to sell your home, car, or other assets, as the IRS must be paid first from the proceeds of the sale.
  • The lien attaches to your property, including real estate, vehicles, and even future assets acquired after the lien is filed.
  • While a lien doesn't necessarily mean immediate seizure of your property, it hinders your ability to sell or refinance assets without first satisfying the tax debt.

What to know about tax liens:

  • Impact: A lien can significantly hinder your financial well-being. It can:
  • The IRS will file a Notice of Federal Tax Lien (NFTL) with the public record in your county. This can negatively affect your credit score and make it difficult to obtain loans, mortgages, or lines of credit.
  • Limit your ability to borrow money: Making it difficult to secure loans, mortgages, or even rent an apartment. Lenders may be unwilling to extend credit knowing the government has a claim on your assets.
  • Impede selling assets: Potential buyers will be hesitant to purchase property with a lien attached.
  • Sell or refinance your property: The lien can make it difficult or impossible to sell your home, car, or other assets, as the IRS must be paid first from the proceeds of the sale.
  • The lien attaches to your property, including real estate, vehicles, and even future assets acquired after the lien is filed.
  • While a lien doesn't necessarily mean immediate seizure of your property, it hinders your ability to sell or refinance assets without first satisfying the tax debt.

Our role:

  • Assess your situation: Analyze your specific tax liabilities and the extent of the lien.
  • Explore your options: Explain potential solutions like payment plans, hardship relief, or negotiating an Offer in Compromise.
  • Challenge the lien: If the lien is invalid due to errors or procedural mistakes, we can help address them with the IRS.
  • Negotiate the removal of the lien: Once your tax debt is resolved, we can work with the IRS to get the lien officially removed from your record.
  • Analyze your situation: We'll assess your specific tax situation and the extent of the lien.
  • Explore your options: We'll explain different ways to address the lien, such as:
  • Full payment: Paying your tax debt in full will automatically remove the lien.
  • Payment plan: Establishing a feasible payment plan with the IRS can lead to a lien release or withdrawal.
  • Offer in Compromise: Negotiating a settlement with the IRS for less than the full amount owed can get the lien lifted.
  • Lien withdrawal: If the IRS filed the lien in error, we can help you challenge it and seek its withdrawal.
  • Release of levy: If the IRS has levied on your assets due to the lien, we can explore options to get them released.

Navigate the process: We'll guide you through every step, communicating with the IRS on your behalf and ensuring your rights are protected.

Don't let a federal tax lien become a permanent burden. Contact us today for a confidential consultation. Our tax attorneys can navigate the complexities of tax liens, protect your rights, and explore solutions to resolve your tax debt and rebuild your financial security.