How Do You Avoid Tax Liens In Chapter 13?
The easiest and most straightforward way to avoid tax liens is to pay the IRS the money owe on your taxes. However, if you are in a Chapter 13 bankruptcy, you are most likely struggling to get square with the IRS. The IRS, when not paid in full and on time, will often issue a Notice of Federal Tax Lien against you. Once this lien has been filed, it is very difficult to have it released. The best option is to avoid the lien altogether. Respond immediately to all correspondence from the IRS. Prompt attention to all communication will let the IRS know that you are working with them and not attempting to avoid payment. The IRS often assumes that an individual who is not responding appropriately is trying to hide their money to avoid payment. Get current on all paperwork. You need to make sure that all of your tax filings are in order. This includes past due tax filings. Proving to the IRS that your tax problems were a one-time incident may keep them from filing a lien. You also need to mak
