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Re: Getting partial release of an IRS lien...In Reply to: Getting partial release of an IRS lien... posted by Ward-CA- on March 19, 2004 at 9:06 AM Ward, if this was the case that occurred at a Trustee Sale, wouldn't the Trustee be liable for negligence since they failed to notify all parties involved about the sale properly? If I bought a property with an IRS lien at the trustee sale and hoped that the IRS doesn't redeem withing 120 days, I could be owing much more than I expected to keep the property. What would happen in this circumstance? Thanks for your help. - -Steve
: ====================== : Jasmin, : It's kind of tough to sue a governmental entity like a county, even if you do have a case against them. : IRS is very negotiable in these type of cases. So look on the recorded federal tax lien and get the name of the revenue agent and her phone number. Call her up and tell her your problem and ask if you can make an "Offer In Compromise" for a Partial Release of Lien for your particular property. : Since you're not asking for a full release you're not expected to pay the full amount of the lien. The revenue officer will fax you the necessary forms to fill out pertaining to your offer. I wouldn't start out any higher than $1,000. If that's not acceptable IRS will ask you to make another offer. In that case offer $2,000. Just go up in increments of $1,000 until she says OK. : When they give you the Partial Release copy it and take both documents down to the Kern County Recorder's office and record the original. Get the recording clerk to conform your copy and then give it to your escrow officer when you open escrow. : Hope this helps.
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