Tax Liens & Levies

A federal tax lien or levy is one of the IRS’s most powerful enforcement tools. Understanding your options is critical.

Warning Signs

  • The IRS has filed a Notice of Federal Tax Lien against you
  • You have received a Final Notice of Intent to Levy
  • Your wages are being or have been garnished
  • Funds have been seized from your bank account
  • Your property or assets are at risk of seizure

How Mosser.tax Can Help

Mosser.tax helps clients understand their rights and what options may be available when the IRS has taken enforcement action:

  • Lien withdrawal or discharge — In certain cases, it may be possible to have a tax lien withdrawn or discharged from specific property.
  • Levy release — If the IRS has levied wages or bank accounts, requesting a levy release while pursuing a resolution may be an option in some circumstances.
  • Installment agreement or OIC — Entering into a payment agreement with the IRS may prevent further enforcement action.
  • Collection Due Process (CDP) hearing — Taxpayers who receive certain notices have the right to request a CDP hearing, which can pause collection action while the case is reviewed.

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Our team is ready to review your situation and help you understand what options may be available.

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Frequently Asked Questions

A federal tax lien is the government’s legal claim against your property — including real estate, financial assets, and personal property — when you neglect or fail to pay a tax debt. A lien attaches to all current and future assets and can affect your credit and ability to sell property.
A lien is a legal claim against your property. A levy is the actual seizure of property or funds. The IRS may file a lien first, and if the debt is not resolved, issue a levy to take what is owed.
Yes, in certain circumstances. A lien may be released once the debt is paid in full. The IRS may also withdraw a lien under specific conditions, such as when it was filed prematurely or when withdrawal will facilitate collection. A lien discharge removes the lien from a specific piece of property.
When the IRS issues a Final Notice of Intent to Levy or a Notice of Federal Tax Lien, taxpayers have the right to request a Collection Due Process (CDP) hearing. This pauses collection action and gives you the opportunity to dispute the levy, propose an alternative resolution, or challenge the appropriateness of the collection action.

Do Not Ignore a Tax Notice

The sooner you understand your options, the sooner you can make a plan.

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