Need help getting IRS federal tax lien payoff statement - any advice?
Hey everyone, I'm in a bit of a pickle. I need to get a payoff statement for my federal tax lien but I'm not sure how to go about it. Has anyone gone through this process before? Any tips or advice would be really appreciated. I'm feeling pretty overwhelmed with all the IRS stuff and could use some guidance.
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Liam McGuire
I've been through this before. Here's what you need to do: 1. Get your Social Security Number or Taxpayer ID ready 2. Call the IRS and ask specifically for a "payoff statement" for your federal tax lien 3. Make sure to verify all the amounts and deadlines they give you 4. Once you get the statement, review it carefully 5. Plan your next steps - whether that's paying it off or asking for more info Hope this helps! Let me know if you have any other questions.
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Amara Eze
•This is really helpful, thanks for sharing! Do you know how long it usually takes to get the statement once you request it?
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Liam McGuire
•In my experience, it can take anywhere from a few days to a couple of weeks. It depends on how busy they are and how complex your case is. Best to ask the agent when you call for an estimated timeframe.
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Giovanni Ricci
•Quick question - do they send the statement by mail or can you get it emailed?
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Liam McGuire
•Usually it's mailed, but you can ask if they have an email option. Some IRS offices are modernizing, so it's worth asking!
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NeonNomad
ugh, good luck getting through to anyone at the IRS. I've been trying for weeks and keep getting the "due to high call volume" message. It's so frustrating! 😤
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Fatima Al-Hashemi
•Same here! It's like trying to win the lottery just to talk to a human being. The system is broken 🤡
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Dylan Mitchell
•I feel ya. Have you tried calling right when they open? Sometimes that works for me.
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NeonNomad
•Yeah, I've tried morning, noon, and night. No luck so far. Might have to take a day off work just to sit on hold 🙄
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Sofia Martinez
I found a method to get someone on the phone. I used this site's (claimyr.com) calling tool that dials the phone menu, stays on hold, waits for a live agent to pick up, then sends the call to my phone. It does cost $20, but it works. Here's the link: https://claimyr.com
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Dmitry Volkov
•Sounds too good to be true. How does it actually work? Is it legit?
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Sofia Martinez
•It's legit! They basically have a system that calls and navigates the phone tree for you. When a real person picks up, it connects you. Saved me hours of hold time.
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Ava Thompson
•Idk man, paying to talk to the IRS? Seems sketchy af 🤔
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Sofia Martinez
•I get the skepticism, but honestly, it was worth every penny for me. Time is money, and I'd rather pay $20 than waste a whole day on hold.
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CyberSiren
Pro tip: If you have any documents related to your tax lien, scan them and upload them to one of those AI document analysis sites before you call. It can help you understand your situation better and maybe even give you some talking points for when you finally get through to an agent.
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Miguel Alvarez
Anyone else feel like we need a support group for dealing with the IRS? 😅 This stuff is so stressful!
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Zainab Yusuf
•LOL for real tho. IRS Survivors Anonymous, where do I sign up? 🤣
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Connor O'Reilly
•Count me in! We can all share our hold music horror stories 🎵😱
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Yara Khoury
Hey OP, just wondering - how long have you had this tax lien? I'm dealing with one too and trying to figure out if there's a light at the end of the tunnel.
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Mei Zhang
•It's been about 2 years now. Feels like forever tbh. Just trying to get it sorted so I can move on with my life, you know?
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Yara Khoury
•Oof, I feel that. Hang in there, we're all in this boat together 💪
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Keisha Taylor
Has anyone tried using a tax advocate service? I've heard they can sometimes help navigate these kinds of issues with the IRS.
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StardustSeeker
•I used one last year and it was a game-changer. They really know their stuff and can often get things done faster.
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Paolo Marino
•How much does a service like that usualy cost? Might be worth it if it saves time and headaches
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StardustSeeker
•It varies, but mine was around $500. Expensive, but considering the amount of my lien and the stress it saved me, totally worth it.
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Fatima Al-Qasimi
I went through this exact same process about 6 months ago. Here's what worked for me: call the IRS at 1-800-913-6050 early in the morning (like 7:30 AM when they open) and specifically ask for the "Certificate of Release of Federal Tax Lien" department. They'll need your SSN and case number if you have it. Also, make sure you ask them to email you a confirmation of your request - this way you have a paper trail. The whole process took me about 10 business days from request to receiving the payoff statement in the mail. Don't give up, it's definitely doable once you get through to the right person!
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Carmen Ortiz
•This is super helpful, thank you! I've been struggling with the same issue and didn't know about that specific department number. Quick question - when you say "case number," is that something that would be on the original lien notice they sent? I'm trying to gather all my documents before I call.
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Sara Unger
•Yes, the case number should be on your original lien notice! It's usually labeled something like "Case ID" or "Notice Number" - look for a string of numbers and letters. If you can't find it, don't worry too much - they can look you up with just your SSN, but having the case number definitely speeds things up. Also, @a05e8abdb230 thanks for that phone number tip - I wish I had known about calling that specific department when I was going through this!
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