Liens and credit
The Notice of Federal Tax Lien can affect refinancing and asset sales. In some cases, withdrawal, discharge, or subordination may be available when statutory tests are met.
A federal tax lien is a legal claim against your property. A levy actually seizes property or rights to property—such as wages or bank accounts. Both are serious, but they are not identical, and the response strategy differs.
Request a consultationThe Notice of Federal Tax Lien can affect refinancing and asset sales. In some cases, withdrawal, discharge, or subordination may be available when statutory tests are met.
Wage and bank levies hit immediately in many cases. We review whether the levy was properly issued, whether you had a right to a hearing, and whether release or modification is possible under IRS guidance.
If you are negotiating an installment agreement or offer in compromise, lien and levy issues often need to align with that plan. We help you see the full picture rather than treating each notice in isolation.