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:
- The title company gets an official payoff amount from the IRS
- The lien is included in your closing costs
- The IRS is paid from the sale proceeds
- 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:
Ultimately selling now gives you a clean break — and we’ll help you navigate the whole process.
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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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