IRS Letter 3171
Lien on Your Property
IRS Letter 3171 notifies you that the IRS has officially placed a lien on your property due to unpaid taxes. This lien gives the IRS a legal claim to your assets and can severely impact your ability to sell, refinance, or borrow against your property.
This is not just a warning, it confirms the lien has already been filed and is now public record.
▸ Why Did I Receive Letter 3171?
You received this notice because:
You owe back taxes the IRS considers “seriously delinquent”
The IRS has already sent multiple collection notices
You did not pay or resolve the debt
The IRS has filed a Notice of Federal Tax Lien against your assets
▸What’s in the Letter?
Letter 3171 will explain:
The amount of tax debt owed
That the IRS has filed a lien in public records
Which property or type of property the lien affects
Your limited rights to request lien release or appeal
▸ What Should You Do?
Take it seriously. This lien can damage your credit and restrict property transactions.
Verify the debt. Make sure the amount is accurate.
Pay in full to request lien release or explore other lien resolution options.
Act quickly to protect your financial flexibility.
▸ When to Call a Tax Attorney
IRS Letter 3171 can make it harder to sell your home, get a loan, or run a business. A tax attorney can help you:
Request lien release, withdrawal, or subordination
Dispute errors in the lien filing
Resolve the underlying tax debt
Protect your rights and negotiate with the IRS
▸ Don't Let a Tax Lien Hold You Back
A lien affects more than just your taxes. It affects your future.
Call Scammahorn Law Firm at (903) 595-1000 or fill out this quick form to schedule a consultation and find the best strategy to remove or resolve the lien.