July 31, 2020
Remove Tax Lien From Credit Report | Removing Tax Liens | Legacy Tax & Resolution Services
Remove Tax Lien From Credit Report | Removing Tax Liens | Legacy Tax & Resolution Services
The IRS will send you a Notice of Federal Tax Lien if their efforts to collect your tax debt have been unsuccessful. This is a formal notice of public records and establishes a claim on your property, both current and future. Taking steps to resolve your tax debt when you receive this notice can prevent the seizure of your assets.
Understanding the IRS Collection Process
Installment Agreement
Your tax liability is assessed after you file your tax return with a balance due. You will receive a notice of assessment and request for payment. If you cannot pay the taxes you owe, the best approach is to be proactive by requesting an Installment Agreement. This will allow you to set up a payment plan over a period of up to 72 months. This option is available if you owe $50,000 or less and have filed all outstanding tax returns. If you apply for an installment agreement online, you will receive an immediate decision. You can also apply in person or by phone but it will take several weeks or months to receive a decision.
Currently Not Collectible Status
If you cannot afford to make even a small monthly payment, you can request to be placed in a Currently Not Collectible Status (CNC). You may be approved if you currently have NO ability to pay ANY amount toward the debt. Applying for a Currently Not Collectible requires you to provide detailed financial information and prove the inability to pay.
Offer in Compromise
If you Qualify for a CNC because you cannot afford to make even a small monthly payment and have low or no equity in assets, you may want to consider filing an Offer in Compromise. You may be approved to settle your tax debt for considerably less than you owe if you can prove that based on your current financial circumstances your could pay the debt because it would make it impossible for you to meet basic living expenses. Applying for an Offer in Compromise requires you to provide detailed financial information and disclosed all income and assets. The offer submitted must represent the maximum amount the IRS could reasonably collect before the statute of limitations on the debt expires (10 years).
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Impact of a Federal Tax Lien
When a lien is placed on your property by the IRS, it has far-reaching effects on your financial circumstances. The lien is attached not only to your current assets but also to any future assets you may acquire.
Because a federal tax lien is a public notice, it is reported to the three credit bureaus. This will lower your credit score and limit your ability to be approved for a new mortgage or loan. If you own a business, the lien will may also attach to the property and assets of the business, including current and future accounts receivable.
Resolving a Federal Tax Lien
The best way to resolve a federal tax lien is by arranging to pay the past-due amount, either in installments or in full. Once you have paid the debt in full, the IRS will release the lien within 30 days. If you arrange for an Installment Agreement, the IRS will determine whether they will release the lien based on the size of the lien and how the Installment Agreement is being paid (Direct Debt vs. by check)
In some cases, the IRS may release the lien before payment arrangements are made under the following circumstances:
- Discharge of the lien means it is removed from a specific property. For example, if you can sell your home to pay all or part of the debt, the IRS may agree to discharge the lien so that you are able to pay the all or a part of the debt. You must complete IRS Form 14135, Application for Certificate of Discharge of Property from Federal Tax Lien.
- Subordination of the lien may allow you to refinance a mortgage or loan if it is in the best interest of the IRS. To apply, you must submit IRS Form 14134, Certificate of Subordination of Federal Tax Lien. A subordination may be granted if you pay the IRS an amount equal to the lien amount or if issuing the certificate will make it easier for the government to collect your past-due taxes.
- Withdrawal of the lien means the lien is removed from public record but you remain responsible for the past-due amount. This occurs when you have arranged a direct debit installment agreement with the IRS, for example, and meet certain other eligibility requirements. To apply, you must file IRS Form 12277, Application for Withdrawal of Filed Form 668(Y), Notice of Federal Tax Lien.
You always have the right to appeal IRS decisions by following the instructions on the notice you receive.
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