Author: William McConnaughy Added: October 15, 2008
An IRS tax lien attorney is a specialist who can help you get a lien removed. Liens can make life very difficult, because they appear on the credit report. An unresolved tax lien can prevent you from getting loans, conducting business or obtaining credit. It takes an expert IRS tax lien attorney who understands the laws and regulations to get a lien released before the debt has been settled. Financial Prison When a lien notice arrives in the mail, you can almost hear the clang of the prison door. But this prison is a financial prison that prevents you from doing many of the things other people don't think twice about. A tax lien can ruin your credit rating and prevent you from being able to obtain loans. Liens can severely impact the ability of someone to live a normal life. No one wants to loan money to a person who has a lien filed against their property. That makes it seem as if your property has no value, because as long as the lien is in place, property activity is severely restricted. You can't sell the property or borrow against it until the lien is removed. An IRS tax lien attorney can help you restore your financial credibility. A lien is a notice of an obligation secured by your property. The property doesn't actually transfer to the IRS, but is simply acting as collateral against your debt. A tax lien is recorded in the courthouse records for the world to find. You can expect to have a lien filed after you get a final notice of a tax debt due. It's better to prevent a lien from being filed by hiring a tax negotiator long before the account reaches this point. But many taxpayers believe they can handle the situation until they get the lien notice. Then it becomes abundantly clear that an IRS tax lien attorney is needed. Paroled and Pardoned If a lien puts you in a financial prison, the next step is seeking a parole or pardon. Figuratively speaking, a financial "parole" would involve a release of lien while still owing back income taxes. A pardon would be a release of lien because the debt is no longer owed. For example, a bankruptcy can clear past due taxes and result in a lien release. When you have a tax lien that's hurting your ability to function financially, an IRS tax lien attorney can help you get a lien withdrawal. A lien can be removed when it's proven that it's in the best interest of the IRS and you. In other words, the lien removal will enable you to pay the debt quicker. It's really too bad it takes an IRS tax lien attorney to convince the IRS to be reasonable. But that's exactly what has to be accomplished. You don't have to accept a lien blindly, because there are options available.
--- William McConnaughy, CPA is a tax negotiation professional. He has experience working with people seeking tax relief and credit repair. For more information visit his tax relief website.
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