Tax Liens & Agreements
Federal tax liens may be filed against your property as a security for payment of the tax money you owe. Liens are also used to notify creditors that the government has a claim on your property. The courts use these federal tax liens to establish priority in bankruptcy proceedings or real estate sales. But one must be careful when dealing with a federal tax lien because they may negatively influence or ruin your credit. If either of these consequences occurs you may be unable to buy a house or car, get a new credit card, or sign a lease. Do you feel that your tax lien was wrongfully placed upon your property or are you in need of assistance in recovering from your tax lien? An attorney with taxation knowledge can help you with these predicaments as well as many other tax lien related concerns.
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Remember, the government may not file a Federal Tax Lien if:
- You paid your debt before the lien was filed
- The lien was filed while you were in bankruptcy
- The time to collect the tax has expired
- You did not have the chance to dispute the liability
The government uses federal tax liens to try to recoup the money you owe. Generally, a federal tax lien can only be issued after the government has assessed the liability, sent you a notice for demand of payment, and if you have not paid your debt within 10 days. Once the government files a federal tax lien, it applies to all of your property. This will include items such as your house and car. By law, the government must notify you within 5 days that it has placed a lien on your property. If you have not received a notice thus not given the opportunity to pay your debt; an attorney can help you fight back. The government can make procedural mistakes therefore it is imperative to know all the facts about lien law. An attorney can inform you of your rights and what laws apply to you and your situation.
There are several options when fighting a federal tax lien. One such option is that of asking an IRS manager to review your case. You can also request a "Collection Due Process" hearing. Another option is seeking the assistance of an attorney knowledgeable of taxation law to help represent you and properly inform you about your federal tax lien.
Do you have a tax lien against your property? Contact one of our experienced Tax Lawyers today for help!
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