A federal tax lien is valid for 10 years and 30 days from the date of assessment, unless prior to expiration of this period of limitations, the lien is properly refilled within the time allowed by law.
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Centralized Lien Operation — To resolve basic and routine lien issues: verify a lien, request lien payoff amount, or release a lien, call 800-913-6050 or e-fax 855-390-3530.
If there is a federal tax lien on your home, you must satisfy the lien before you can sell or refinance your home. There are a number of options to satisfy the tax lien.
How Can a Taxpayer Request a Discharge of an IRS Tax Lien? You need to submit form 14135, Application for Certificate of Discharge of Property from Federal Tax Lien at least 45 days before the sale or settlement meeting. Publication 783 provides the instructions for completing form 14135.
To get a copy, visit the IRS web site at .irs under the “Forms and Pubs” section. It can be accessed directly at ftp.fedworld/pub/irs- pdf/p17. pdf. Or it can be ordered by calling 1-800-829-3676.
Many of these services are available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Copies of forms, publications and other helpful information are also available around-the-clock at the IRS Web site at .irs. You can call 1-800-829-1040 to get answers to your federal tax questions 24 hours a day.
Local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center (TAC) – The most common tax forms and instructions are available at local TACs in IRS offices throughout the country. To find the nearest IRS TAC, use the TAC Office Locator on IRS.
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