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.
Proper handling of the notice of lien is extremely important. Generally the IRS can pursue collection of a tax liability up to 10 years from the date it was assessed. A Notice of Federal Tax Lien may be filed any time within that 10-year period.
For a copy of the recorded certificate, you must contact the recording office where the Certificate of Release of Federal Tax Lien was filed. If the federal tax lien has not been released within 30 days of satisfying your tax liability, you can request a Certificate of Release of Federal Tax Lien.
To request Currently Not Collectible status for your tax debt, call the IRS. If you recently got a notice about a tax debt, you can use the phone number on the notice. Otherwise, call 800-829-1040. When you speak with an agent, explain your situation.
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.
Requesting copies by phone — 800-TAX-FORM (800-829-3676).
You may not be required to make any payments to the IRS until your financial hardship dissipates and you are that much closer to discharging the liability in full. However, one key disadvantage of IRS currently non-collectible status is that it is only a temporary solution, generally lasting not more than two years.
You can pursue applying for CNC status on your own by calling the IRS to see if you qualify. For individual tax matters, call 1-800-829-1040. For business tax matters, call 1-800-829-4933.
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.
Contact the IRS You can pursue applying for CNC status on your own by calling the IRS to see if you qualify. For individual tax matters, call 1-800-829-1040. For business tax matters, call 1-800-829-4933.