Can You Sell a House with an IRS Tax Lien?

The Quick Answer — Yes, You Can Sell

Trying to sell a house with an IRS tax lien? It can be confusing—but there are ways to move forward legally and quickly in Texas.

The IRS places a lien on your house when they determine you owe taxes.

“Does this mean I can’t sell?”
“Will I owe more than I get?”

The truth is:
✅ Yes, you can still sell
✅ The IRS lien gets paid off from your sale proceeds
✅ We help homeowners sell with liens all the time

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What Happens When You Sell a House with an IRS Tax Lien?

An IRS lien doesn’t mean the government owns your house.

It means:

  • You owe taxes

  • The IRS secured that debt against your property

  • If you sell, they expect to be paid from the proceeds

The IRS doesn’t want your house — they want to be paid.

How the Lien Is Handled During a Sale

Here’s what happens when you sell:

  1. The title company gets an official payoff amount from the IRS

  2. The lien is included in your closing costs

  3. The IRS is paid from the sale proceeds

  4. The lien is released once the deal closes

✅ No cash up front
✅ We help with all the paperwork
✅ You walk away with peace of mind

Owe a lot? Here’s what happens if you owe the IRS over $25K ➔

Why Selling Makes More Sense Than Waiting

Waiting to deal with an IRS lien means:

More penalties and interest

Collection threats or wage garnishment

Less time to protect your equity

Selling now gives you a clean break — and we’ll help you navigate the whole process.

Get Out from Under the IRS

Selling With an IRS Lien Isn’t Hard — If You Have the Right Help

We’ll work with the title company and the IRS to get your lien paid off at closing. No stress. No upfront cost. Just a clean sale.

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➔Selling with a tax lien is possible. In fact, we’ve helped dozens of Texas homeowners do just that.

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