Federal tax lien
Last modified June 7, 2023A federal tax lien that attaches to the residential or commercial property of someone who is delinquent in payment of their federal taxes. This lien must be cleared or satisfied with the consent of the IRS before it can be lawfully sold. Real Estate tax liens take precedence over all other Liens.
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