How Do I Get a Federal Tax lien Removed?
Don’t let them lie to you. Federal tax liens can be removed!
Naturally, the best way to get a Federal Tax Lien removed is to pay the tax due. When the tax has been paid the IRS will send you a, “Notice of Release of Federal Tax Lien,” which can be taken to the court house and filed with the recorder’s office and the lien will be removed. Usually all releases of Federal Tax Liens are done by payment of the tax due. However, if a taxpayer has no means to pay the tax they have the right to file an “Offer-In-Compromise,” and attempt to settle with the IRS for pennies on the dollar. This is a difficult process but can be accomplished please see IRS tax lien help for more information.
Other than the Offer-In-Compromise, a taxpayer can file for, “Innocent Spouse Relief,” which is possible when one spouse commits acts of fraud or deceives in any other way, the other spouse. The “Innocent” spouse can get a portion or all of the tax abated. If the tax is abated then the liens are automatically removed. If there is percentage abatement then the tax must be paid before the lien is removed.
Finally, the IRS has a “Statute of Limitations” when collecting unpaid taxes. If the IRS does not collect the tax within 10 years from the date of assessment the tax debt falls off the system and the taxpayers owes nothing for the debt. The lien will then automatically be released.
