Category: Tax Liens

Alter Ego Liens and Levies: How to Protect Your Assets

10 October, 2025 | Tax Laws Tax Levy Tax Liens Tax Relief

    What Is an Alter Ego Levy and How to Protect Your Assets? An alter ego levy is when the IRS seizes assets owned by your alter ego to cover your tax debt. If you've received notice of an alter ego lien or levy, you need to take action – this is not routine tax debt collection, and generally, the IRS only pursues this route when they believe you are hiding assets or they have the right to pierce the corporate veil due to co-mingling.  ... CONTINUE READING

Can I Sell My House With an IRS Tax Lien?

9 October, 2025 | Tax Debt Tax Liens

Can You Sell a House With a Tax Lien on It? Yes, you can sell a home even if it has an IRS tax lien against it. However, there will be extra paperwork involved, and the IRS will have a right to the proceeds of the sale, up to the amount of your tax debt. There are a few different ways to navigate the sale, depending on the situation. This post outlines the basics, but to get legal gui... CONTINUE READING

IRS Form 12277: Request to Withdraw Form 668(Y) Filing

12 November, 2024 | Tax Liens

Summary The IRS Form 12277, Application for Withdrawal of Filed Form 668(Y), is used to request the withdrawal of a federal tax lien filed by the IRS due to unpaid tax liabilities. The form applies when you need to remove the public lien notice and qualify for withdrawal. To be eligible, certain criteria must be met, such as premature filing of the lien, entering an installment agreement, or ensuring the withdrawal leads to tax payment. It's recommended to consult with a tax profess... CONTINUE READING

What to Expect If You Receive IRS Notice CP14

3 June, 2023 | Tax Issues Tax Levy Tax Liens Tax Relief

Summary CP14 is a notice from the IRS demanding payment for unpaid taxes, interest, and penalties. You may receive this notice for various reasons, including filing a tax return without full payment, IRS adjustments leading to additional tax liability, or unpaid taxes due to an audit. CP14A is a balance due notice sent to those with existing installment agreements, requiring no additional action unless the balance is incorrect. If you receive a CP14 notice, verify the information's ac... CONTINUE READING

IRS federal tax lien release and discharge rules

1 March, 2023 | Tax Liens

Background An IRS tax lien is a kind of security interest granted over a property to secure payment of the debt. We can assist with obtaining a Release a Federal Tax Lien. A tax lien on a property is imposed to secure payment of tax debt. A tax lien may be imposed against delinquent taxes against property or on account of failure to pay taxes. In the United States a federal tax lien may be raised in connection... CONTINUE READING

Filing of Tax Lien Notice

30 November, 2017 | Tax Liens

Filing of Tax Lien Notice When a taxpayer owes the IRS, they may the question, Is there a tax attorney near me? The tax laws create a tax lien that needs to be satisfied before it is extinguished. When balances owed reach certain limits, and after the IRS demands that you pay the tax debt, and the tax debt remains unpaid, the Internal Revenue Service will file a public notice that the tax lien exists. The notice is called Notice of Filing of Tax Lien (NFT... CONTINUE READING

Federal Tax Liens: Impact, Strategies & Solutions

6 October, 2013 | Tax Liens

Federal Tax Liens: The Basics Introduction: The Gravity of a Federal Tax Lien Facing a federal tax lien is one of the most serious consequences of unpaid taxes. Many taxpayers are unaware of how profoundly a lien can affect both immediate and long-term financial well-being. When the IRS imposes a federal tax lien, it is not simply an administrative action—it is a legal claim against all of your current and future property... CONTINUE READING

Alter Ego Liens and Levies: How to Protect Your Assets

    What Is an Alter Ego Levy and How to Protect Your Assets? An alter ego levy is when the IRS seizes assets owned by your alter ego to cover your tax debt. If you've received notice of an alter ego lien or levy, you need to take action – this is not routine...