Nothing in this world is certain but death and taxes – and nothing can strike fear into the average person’s heart like a federal tax lien notice! A federal tax lien is a tool the IRS uses to collect outstanding tax debt. A federal tax lien gives the IRS claim to your property; after some legal proceedings, they can seize and sell your land, vehicles, and other valuables to settle your tax debt.

If you’ve received a notice from the IRS telling you that you are or soon will be subject to a federal tax lien, you may be experiencing feelings of fear and anxiety. Those feelings are natural – but don’t let them stop you from dealing with the situation. Tax problems do not resolve themselves on their own. If you’re receiving federal tax lien notices from the IRS, the time to act is now: