IRS Tax Lien Help
If you owe back taxes and don’t pay your balance or make arrangements with the IRS, the agency may file a federal tax lien. A tax lien is a legal claim against your property that protects the government’s interest in collecting the taxes you owe.
A tax lien doesn’t automatically mean the IRS will seize your property, but it can be the first step toward more aggressive collection actions, such as bank levies or wage garnishments.
How Tax Liens Can Affect You
An IRS tax lien can have serious financial consequences, including:
- Making it more difficult to obtain loans or other financing.
- Attaching to your current and future assets, including real estate and business property.
- Complicating the sale or refinancing of property.
- Remaining in effect until your tax debt is resolved or the lien is released.
The sooner you address a tax lien, the more options you may have.
What Happens Before a Tax Lien Is Filed?
Before filing a federal tax lien, the IRS generally will:
- Assess the amount of tax you owe.
- Send you notices requesting payment.
- Give you an opportunity to pay your balance or make payment arrangements.
If you don’t respond, the IRS may move forward with filing the lien.
Options for Resolving a Tax Lien
Depending on your financial situation, you may be able to:
- Set up an IRS payment plan.
- Settle your tax debt through an Offer in Compromise if you qualify.
- Request other IRS collection alternatives based on your circumstances.
- Work toward having the lien released after meeting IRS requirements.
Every tax situation is unique, so it’s important to understand which options are available before agreeing to an IRS resolution.
How We Can Help
Led by CPA Roland Zita, with support from experienced Enrolled Agents and tax resolution professionals, our team helps taxpayers resolve IRS tax liens and develop realistic solutions for their tax debt.
We’ll review your case, explain your options in clear language, communicate directly with the IRS on your behalf, and work to achieve the best possible outcome based on your financial situation.
Schedule a free, confidential consultation to discuss your IRS tax lien and learn how we can help you resolve your tax debt before collection actions become more severe.