Remove an IRS Tax Lien with Targeted Relief Options

At Rush Tax Resolution, we represent individuals and small businesses nationwide with work performed or overseen by Attorneys, CPAs, and Enrolled Agents.

We start with a free consultation and a free IRS transcript investigation and analysis, with results typically within 1 business day of authorization, to show your real options for removing a tax lien or reducing its impact. Rush Tax Resolution is a private firm, not affiliated with the IRS or any government agency.

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Free consultation & free IRS transcript review (typically in 1 business day). Attorneys, CPAs, and Enrolled Agents oversee our work nationwide. Private firm, not affiliated with the IRS.

Can You Remove a Tax Lien?

Yes. Depending on your facts, we may pursue a lien release, a withdrawal of the Notice of Federal Tax Lien, a subordination for financing, or a discharge of specific property. Each option serves a different goal.

Our licensed team prepares and submits the correct request with supporting documents that the IRS or state expects, then follows through with the agency and any lender or title company. Eligibility and results depend on your case, documentation, and agency review.

What is a Federal Tax Lien (and an NFTL)?

A federal tax lien arises by law when you owe and do not pay. The IRS may then file a Notice of Federal Tax Lien to alert creditors. The notice can block sales, refinances, and vendor or landlord approvals. Confirming whether a notice is filed and where is step one in choosing the right removal strategy.

Ways to Remove or Reduce a Lien’s Impact

1 Lien Release

Used when the tax debt is resolved through payment or satisfaction. The IRS issues and records a Certificate of Release, and the government’s claim is removed from your property. We monitor for timely release and, if needed, request issuance and recording with the proper office.

2 Lien Withdrawal (by request)

A withdrawal removes the public Notice of Federal Tax Lien from the record. In some cases, you can request it after meeting specific IRS criteria, typically with Form 12277, so the notice no longer appears in public records. We evaluate eligibility and prepare the submission.

3 Subordination

Subordination allows a lender to move ahead of the tax lien so a refinance or new loan can close. It does not remove the lien. We coordinate with your lender and title, assemble required valuations and payoffs, and submit the package to the IRS or state for review.

4 Discharge of Specific Property

A discharge removes the lien from a specific asset so a sale or transfer can proceed, while the lien may remain on other property. We prepare the request, coordinate the payoff or proceeds allocation, and work with the title so that closing can occur.
Not sure which path fits? Our Attorneys, CPAs, and Enrolled Agents compare release, withdrawal, subordination, and discharge options and recommend the route that aligns with your goal, such as a sale, refinance, improved credit posture, or complete removal. No guaranteed outcomes.

Property & Mortgage Scenarios (Sell, Refi, or Close with a Lien)

Many real estate transactions require subordination for a refinance or a discharge to close a sale, clear of the lien. We coordinate with your lender and title company, gather appraisals and payoffs, submit the request to the IRS or state, and track approvals so your closing stays on schedule.

Our Process for Tax Lien Relief

Phase 1

Protection and Setup

After engagement and authorization, we contact the IRS or state to address enforcement, request holds when appropriate, and obtain transcripts to confirm balances, penalties, filing gaps, and whether a Notice of Federal Tax Lien is recorded.

Phase 2

Investigation and Strategy

We analyze your transcripts, balances, penalties, collection deadlines, and transaction needs, then recommend the best path: release, withdrawal, subordination, or discharge. We map requirements, documents, and timelines for your situation.

Phase 3

Resolution and Compliance

We prepare and submit the required forms and supporting documents, coordinate with lenders or title as needed, follow up with the agency, and guide you on ongoing filing and payment compliance to keep relief in place.

How Long Does a Tax Lien Last?

Timelines matter. Acting early can open paths like withdrawal, subordination, or a timely release after resolution. We review collection statutes, refiling windows, and recording dates on your transcripts so you understand what relief is possible and when.

Lien releases are generally issued within 30 days after satisfaction; subordination or discharge reviews often take about 30 days after a complete submission; collection statutes typically run 10 years from assessment; NFTLs are usually refiled in the one-year window ending 30 days after the 10th anniversary of assessment.

Federal vs. State Tax Liens (We Handle Both)

States follow different procedures and timelines and may act faster than the IRS. If your case involves a state lien, including California, we follow the state’s process, prepare the required submissions, and work with the correct contacts to move your relief forward.

Click to call: 855-IRS-CALL

When to Get Professional Help

You are selling or refinancing now and need a subordination or discharge to close.
The lien is blocking credit, vendor approvals, or licensing.
You were denied for withdrawal, or you need help framing the request.
You want a licensed team to speak to the IRS or state and move paperwork forward.

What You Get With Rush Tax Resolution

Free, confidential case review and a free IRS transcript investigation and analysis, with results typically within 1 business day after authorization.
Work performed or overseen by Attorneys, CPAs, and Enrolled Agents, serving clients in all 50 states.
Same-day tax-agency contact available after engagement/authorization to request appropriate relief or holds
Clear plan and milestones without scare tactics. No guaranteed outcomes. Results depend on eligibility, documentation, and agency review.

FAQs : Removing Tax Liens

How do I remove a tax lien?

Choose the path that fits your goal. Release after the debt is resolved, withdrawal to remove the public notice, subordination so a lender can go first, or discharge to remove the lien from a specific property. We evaluate eligibility and handle the submission.

How do I remove a federal tax lien from public records/credit?

A withdrawal removes the public Notice of Federal Tax Lien. Requests commonly use Form 12277. Availability depends on your compliance history and current facts.

Can I remove a lien from my property or house?

Yes. For sales and refinances, a discharge can remove the lien from a specific property, or a subordination can allow the new loan to take priority so the closing can proceed.

Do payment plans or direct debit help?

A well-structured payment plan can lead to a lien release after resolution and, in some cases, eligibility for withdrawal of the notice. We evaluate this during your review.

What about state tax liens?

Processes and criteria vary by state. We handle the state-specific submissions and communication with the correct office.

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Rush Tax Resolution is a private firm, not affiliated with the IRS or any government agency. We provide nationwide service from offices in Southern California, including Los Angeles (HQ), Woodland Hills, and Newport Beach.

After engagement and authorization, we act quickly to contact the IRS or state to request appropriate relief or holds. No guaranteed outcomes. Results depend on eligibility, documentation, and agency review.

Remove an IRS Tax Lien with Targeted Relief Options

Can You Remove a Tax Lien?

What is a Federal Tax Lien (and an NFTL)?

Ways to Remove or Reduce a Lien’s Impact

1

Lien Release

2

Lien Withdrawal (by request)

3

Subordination

4

Discharge of Specific Property