Who this is for
Individuals and businesses with an assessed balance where the IRS has filed, or has signalled it may file, a Notice of Federal Tax Lien.
What may be happening
A lien attaches to property once a balance is assessed, notice and demand are issued, and payment is not made. A filed notice makes the claim public and can affect credit, financing, and the sale or refinancing of property.
Why timing matters
Collection Due Process rights attach to specific notices and expire on defined dates. Withdrawal, discharge, and subordination each have their own procedures and evidentiary requirements.
Documents that may be needed
- The lien notice and any prior balance-due notices
- Account transcripts for each affected year
- Property deeds, mortgage statements, or closing documents
- Prior-year returns, including unfiled years
- Current financial statement information
How the firm approaches it
The first work is reconstructive: confirm what was assessed, for which periods, and whether the underlying returns are correct. Where an assessment is overstated or a return is missing, that is addressed before any collection alternative is pursued.
What to do next
Share the notice through the secure portal and reserve a Confidential Tax Defense Review so the deadlines can be identified in writing.
Lien withdrawal, discharge, and subordination are discretionary IRS determinations. No filing removes a lien automatically, and no timeline can be assured.