How Do You Discharge A Federal Tax Lien?
A federal tax lien gives the IRS a claim of ownership on your personal property in order to satisfy a tax liability that you owe to the government. The IRS assesses your tax liability, sends you a notice of how much you owe them, then attaches a lien to your property if you fail to pay them within ten days of being notified of your debt. As of 2010, if you plan to sell your property, or if it is being foreclosed, you can apply to receive a Certificate of Discharge of your federal tax lien. Call the IRS at 1-800-913-6050 to get a payoff amount for your tax debt. You can also go to the nearest IRS office or contact the IRS officer assigned to your case to get your payoff amount. If the amount from the sale of your property is enough to pay off your tax liability, the IRS will not approve a discharge. Complete Form 14135, Application for Certificate of Discharge of Property from Federal Tax Lien. The application asks for your contact information, attorney information if applicable, your l
