An IRS tax lien is one of the most damaging actions the government can take against you. It can block loan approvals, destroy credit, and cloud the title of your home or business.

If you’ve received a Notice of Federal Tax Lien, don’t panic — but don’t ignore it either. Polaris Tax & Accounting helps Asheville taxpayers remove or avoid tax liens and resolve underlying debts.

What Is a Federal Tax Lien?

A federal tax lien is a public legal claim against your assets due to unpaid IRS tax debt. It attaches to:

  • Real estate (your home, land)

  • Vehicles

  • Bank accounts

  • Business property

Even if you try to sell an asset, the IRS claim will follow it until resolved.

IRS Tax Lien Triggers

Liens are typically filed when:

  • You owe $10,000 or more in unpaid taxes

  • You’ve ignored IRS notices for months

  • You haven’t entered into a payment plan

Once filed, it appears on your credit report and in the public record.

How Polaris Helps Asheville Taxpayers Remove IRS Liens

✔ Transcript Review & Filing Compliance
We first ensure all returns are filed — the IRS won’t negotiate if you’re not compliant.

✔ Payment Plan or Settlement
We establish a plan that satisfies the IRS’s requirements for lien release.

✔ Request Lien Withdrawal
If you’re eligible, we can file Form 12277 to withdraw the lien from public record entirely.

✔ Subordination or Discharge
If you’re trying to refinance or sell, we may be able to request IRS cooperation to allow the transaction.

Can a Tax Lien Be Prevented?

Yes — the best way to avoid a lien is by proactively addressing your tax debt before the IRS files one. That’s where we come in.

At Polaris, we take a proactive approach to IRS notices, helping you resolve problems before they escalate to liens or levies.

Local Help You Can Count On

We work with clients across:

  • Asheville

  • Fletcher

  • Woodfin

  • Candler

  • Waynesville

  • Throughout Buncombe and Henderson Counties

As a licensed Enrolled Agent firm, Polaris represents you directly before the IRS — no third parties, no outsourcing.

Get the IRS Out of Your Business

A tax lien doesn’t have to ruin your financial future. The sooner you act, the more options you have.

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