Letters
E-10. Request for lien withdrawal
Adapt a model federal tax lien withdrawal request to explain your grounds and supporting facts. Check current IRS requirements and Form 12277 instructions.
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Use with Form 12277. The form asks for a reason; this is the attachment.
Attachment to Form 12277, [your name], SSN ending [digits]
I am requesting withdrawal of the Notice of Federal Tax Lien filed on [date] in [county, state], serial number [number from the lien], for tax periods [years].
Basis for withdrawal: [choose one]
[I entered into a direct debit installment agreement on [date]. The balance subject to the agreement is $[amount], which is $25,000 or less. The agreement will fully pay the liability within 60 months and before the collection statute expiration date. I have made [number] consecutive direct debit payments and have not defaulted. Under the IRS's installment agreement withdrawal policy, I request withdrawal of the notice.]
[The liability has been paid in full as of [date]. I am in compliance with all filing and payment requirements. I request withdrawal of the notice under the policy allowing withdrawal after full payment.]
[Withdrawal will facilitate collection because [specific reason, such as: I have a pending refinance that will produce $[amount] to be paid to the IRS, and the lender requires withdrawal].]
I request that notice of the withdrawal be sent to the credit reporting agencies and to [any other party you name].
[Signature, date]
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