Lien Discharge
Removes the federal tax lien from one specific piece of property.
Full Definition
A discharge removes the lien from specific property rather than from everything you own. The IRS states that several Internal Revenue Code provisions determine eligibility, and directs applicants to Publication 783, Instructions on How to Apply for Certificate of Discharge From Federal Tax Lien. Discharge is handled by the Collection Advisory Group rather than the Centralized Lien Operation, which handles routine lien matters such as verifying a lien or requesting a payoff amount.
What to do next
Read Publication 783 on irs.gov for the eligibility provisions, and contact the Collection Advisory Group rather than the general lien line — discharge is handled there.
Sources
- Understanding a federal tax lien — Internal Revenue Service, retrieved 2026-08-20
Last reviewed 2026-08-20 by Tax Resolution Clarity editorial.
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