Liens & Levies Archives - Florida Tax Solvers

For many people, a lingering tax issue starts to “get real” once they receive notice of an IRS lien or levy against their house, bank account or other assets. This category of our blog focuses on liens and levies and the various options available to someone facing this sort of IRS issue.

Liens & Levies

Will a Tax Lien Show Up on My Credit Report?

February 7, 2025January 29, 2025 by Steven Klitzner

If you’ve ever owed the IRS a significant amount of money, you may have encountered the phrase “tax lien.” A tax lien is the federal government’s legal claim against your … Read more

Can the IRS Seize Property Owned Jointly With Someone Else?

February 7, 2025January 24, 2025 by Steven Klitzner

One of the most pressing concerns when dealing with IRS tax debt is the risk of property seizure. A common question people ask is: Can the IRS seize jointly owned … Read more

Can the IRS Garnish Social Security Payments or Disability Benefits?

February 7, 2025January 15, 2025 by Steven Klitzner

One of the biggest concerns for taxpayers dealing with unpaid taxes and tax debt is whether the IRS can garnish their Social Security payments or disability benefits. By knowing the … Read more

How Does a Tax Lien Affect Me?

February 7, 2025January 3, 2025 by Steven Klitzner

If you have been wondering what happens when the IRS puts a tax lien on your property, here’s one key fact— it does not show up on your credit report. … Read more

What to Do About an IRS Tax Lien When You Can’t Pay in Full

November 29, 2024November 3, 2024 by Steven Klitzner

When the IRS places a lien on your property, it can feel overwhelming. A federal tax lien gives the government a legal claim to your property, including real estate, financial … Read more

Are Tax Liens Public Records?

May 30, 2024 by Steven Klitzner

Yes, tax liens are public records. When the IRS files a Notice of Federal Tax Lien, it becomes a public document, signaling that the government has a legal claim against … Read more

Can the IRS take your house?

September 10, 2024April 23, 2024 by Steven Klitzner

If you owe taxes, one of the most common concerns that may come to your mind is whether the IRS can take your home and seize it. It’s a daunting … Read more

The IRS Is Taking Away Passports

March 8, 2024February 5, 2020 by Steven Klitzner

If you owe the IRS money, you may not be able to leave the country. The IRS is taking away passports as part of IRS Section 7345. It allows them to advise with the State Department to suspend or deny the passports of taxpayers. Luckily, this mostly applies to those who owe a lot of money.

IRS Myth 10: The IRS Cannot Take Your House If It Is Your Homestead

September 10, 2024January 14, 2019 by Steven Klitzner

This article is part of our series on the 12 Myths About the IRS That Taxpayers Need To Know. While it is true that the IRS cannot one day put a … Read more

Installment Agreements Can Be The Best Solution

August 19, 2024December 8, 2017 by Steven Klitzner

When you owe the IRS money, the first letter you get requests full payment. Every additional letter, telephone call, and personal meeting begins with the same demand. Sometimes taxpayers can write the check, but more times than not, there is no ability to pay the debt immediately.

The Basics of IRS Liens and Levies

August 20, 2024April 29, 2015 by Steven Klitzner

Without question, one thing every American dreads is confronting the IRS. The best way to deal with the IRS, though, is by not incurring their disfavor–in other words, pay your … Read more

Difference Between IRS Liens & Levies

March 8, 2024April 29, 2015 by Steven Klitzner

I’m Tax Attorney Steve Klitzner. My practice is limited solely to representing individuals and businesses with IRS problems. Here’s a common question that people have: What’s the difference between a … Read more

What is a Federal Tax Lien?

March 8, 2024April 29, 2015 by Steven Klitzner

I’m tax attorney Steve Klitzner. It’s my job to protect folks with IRS problems and to exercise their rights. Now a question that is often asked of me is, “What is a federal tax lien?” Part two to the question is, “How do I get rid of it?”

Well, first of all, a federal tax lien is what the IRS files in the county where you live that’ll protect their interest. If you have any assets or any property, it’ll attach to that property. It’ll also mess up your credit pretty good. Sometimes it can lower it by 75 to 100 points.

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