It is possible to obtain an official payoff letter from the IRS. To request this, you can use the IRS's Form 12277 (Application for the Withdrawal of Filed Form 668(Y), Notice of Federal Tax Lien) or contact the IRS directly for the payoff amount, as it can vary depending on your case.
The Department of Taxation does not forward information to, nor receive information from the credit bureau. However, when an assessment is forwarded to the Attorney General's Office for collection, a judgment lien is filed with the county clerk of courts. This information is public record.
State Tax Liens To release a tax lien, the debtor must contact the Ohio Attorney General's Office of Collections and Enforcement to determine the exact amount of tax owed. Payment of the original tax must be remitted to the Ohio Department of Taxation.
Tax lien: The statute of limitations for a tax lien in Ohio is 15 years from the date the tax liability was assessed. This means that the government has 15 years to collect the taxes owed before the lien expires. Judgment lien: In Ohio, a judgment lien can be valid for up to 5 years.
To get a payoff letter, ask your lender for an official payoff statement. Call or write to customer service or make the request online. While logged into your account, look for options to request or calculate a payoff amount, and provide details such as your desired payoff date.
When should I get my mortgage payoff statement? Request your mortgage payoff statement when planning to prepay your mortgage, refinance, or consolidate debt.