IRS Tax Liens

Protect Your Property and Credit from an IRS Tax Lien.

A Federal Tax Lien is the government's legal claim against your property when you neglect or fail to pay a tax debt. It attaches to everything you own—your house, your car, and your business assets.

A lien ruins your ability to secure a loan, buy a home, or even sell your current property. It is a massive red flag to the financial world.

Bernell Ward and the team at Ward's Accounting Service, Inc. know the exact procedural steps to get tax liens withdrawn, subordinated, or discharged.

How we handle tax liens:

• Lien Withdrawal: We petition to have the public notice of the lien completely removed from your record once certain conditions are met.
• Lien Subordination: We negotiate to let other creditors (like a mortgage lender) move ahead of the IRS so you can refinance your home to pay your tax debt.
• Lien Discharge: We help you remove the lien from a specific piece of property so you can sell it.

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is a tax levy the same as a tax lien? No. A lien secures the government's interest in your property (it is a claim). A levy actually takes the property or money to pay the tax debt (it is a seizure).

Will paying my taxes immediately remove the lien in New York? Yes. If you pay your debt in full, the IRS releases your lien within 30 days. If you cannot pay in full, we can explore withdrawal options through a Direct Debit Installment Agreement.