Liens attach to everything you own

Tax Lien Relief

A lien doesn't take your property — it poisons it. Let's clean your title and your credit.

When the IRS claims everything you own

A federal tax lien is the government's legal claim against your property — your home, your car, your business assets, even property you buy in the future. It shows up on credit reports, scares lenders, and can kill a home sale or refinance mid-deal.

Liens aren't always permanent. Depending on your situation, the IRS may withdraw the lien, discharge specific property from it, or subordinate it so a sale or loan can proceed. Each path has its own rules — a CPA picks the right one.

Every engagement starts with a $150 consultation (credited toward your engagement) and one flat upfront quote — no hourly meter, no surprise bills. Lien relief engagements typically run $2,500–$4,000 is the typical range for this work; your exact number comes from the consultation.

How it works

  1. $150 consultation — what the lien is blocking: sale, refinance, credit, or peace of mind.
  2. Lien review — filings verified and the best relief path identified.
  3. Filing — withdrawal, discharge, or subordination request prepared and submitted.
  4. Coordination — with your lender or title company if there's a transaction pending.
  5. Debt resolution — so the lien story ends for good.

Common questions

What's the difference between a lien and a levy?

A lien is a claim against your property — it secures the debt. A levy is the IRS actually taking property or money. Liens often come first; levies are the escalation.

Can a lien be removed if I still owe the tax?

In some cases, yes — withdrawal doesn't require full payment. Discharge and subordination are about specific property. It depends on the facts, which is why the analysis comes first.

Will paying off the debt automatically remove the lien?

The lien is eventually released after full payment, but 'eventually' can mean weeks of credit-report damage in the meantime — and release isn't the same as withdrawal for your records.

I'm selling my house — can the sale still close?

Often yes, with a discharge or subordination handled correctly and quickly. If you have a closing date, call now — title problems don't fix themselves.

Not sure where to start? Get the $350 IRS Transcript Review

DISCLOSURE: Information on this page does not constitute tax, legal, or financial advice. A professional engagement is contingent upon the mutual execution of a formal Engagement Letter.
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