Changes Made to Lien Process (NATP 2-24-2011)
In an effort to help struggling taxpayers, the IRS has made changes to their lien system and other collection tools. The changes include:
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Significantly increasing the dollar threshold when liens are generally issued, resulting in fewer tax liens.
Significantly increasing the dollar threshold when liens are generally issued, resulting in fewer tax liens. •Making it easier for taxpayers to obtain lien withdrawals after paying a tax bill.
Making it easier for taxpayers to obtain lien withdrawals after paying a tax bill. •Withdrawing liens in most cases where a taxpayer enters into a direct debit installment agreement.
Withdrawing liens in most cases where a taxpayer enters into a direct debit installment agreement. •Creating easier access to installment agreements for more struggling small businesses.
Creating easier access to installment agreements for more struggling small businesses. •Expanding a streamlined offer in compromise program to cover more taxpayers.
Expanding a streamlined offer in compromise program to cover more taxpayers. More information can be found in IR-2011-20.
Changes to Irs Lein Process
