- What it means
- The IRS has filed a public notice of federal tax lien against your property and is telling you about your right to a hearing.
- Respond within
- 30 days from the date on the notice
- What to send
- Payment, a plan that qualifies for lien withdrawal, or Form 12153 within 30 days.
- When to get help
- A filed lien affects credit and property sales; get help on withdrawal or release options.
What the letter says
The lien itself arose when the tax was assessed and unpaid. This letter means the IRS filed the public notice with your county or state, which creditors can see.
Ways out
Pay in full and the lien releases within 30 days. A direct debit installment agreement on a balance under a threshold can qualify for lien withdrawal. A hearing (Form 12153 within 30 days) can challenge the filing or propose alternatives.
What comes next
Nothing automatic; a lien does not take property. But it stays on record until released or withdrawn.
What to gather
- The letter
- Balance records
- Form 12153
- Form 12277 if requesting withdrawal
Write back
The Payment plan request cover letter tool builds the response in the order the IRS reads it. Fill it in, review it, print it, and send it with copies of the documents above and the notice stub on top.
Before you send anything
This is general information, not tax advice. Situations differ. Check with your tax advisor before you send anything. Nothing on this page creates a client relationship.