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A tax lien is considered a significant derogatory item on a consumer's credit report. Being a legal action, it is reported in the "public records" portion of your credit report. Consumers with any public records showing, even when paid and with their proper dispositions showing, get larger deductions to their credit scores for any other actions.

All legal items need to have their disposition. For tax liens, the disposition is called a release of lien. This needs to be obtained by the consumer, recorded (preferably at the same courthouse) and forwarded to the credit bureaus.

Unpaid tax liens have no limitations for how long they can appear on a credit report. Paid tax liens will show for 7 years from the date of payment. That paid date would be established by the release.

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Do you dispute the date of a paid federal tax lien with the IRS or the credit reporting agency?

If the lien appears on your credit report, you dispute it with the credit bureau. You can do this by ordering your credit report on line and issuing a dispute through their investigation department, of course, you will have to provide evidence for your claim.


How long can an unpaid tax lien stay on your credit report in Colorado?

An unpaid tax lien will stay indefinitely, paid for seven years.


How do you remove a state tax lien from your credit report?

What is reported is not under your control (unless you can prove it is erroneous). The one reporting it is the one to remove or change it. They of course need to be given a reason to release the lien.By satisfying the lien, that is paying it, so there is no more lien, while it will if not be removed from the report, it will be shown as satisfied and no longer a claim.AnswerOnly the credit bureaus or the one who reported the tax lien can remove. The credit bureaus will remove it if you dispute it and it isn't verified with in 30 days.


How long does a paid off tax lien stay on your credit report?

7 years, after they are paid off. I have heard that tax liens stay on your credit report 10 years after they are paid off.


Who do you contact first to remove a tax lien from a credit report?

Tax lien will show paid--it won't be removed unless it was there in error or you have gone to court and had a judge state that it has to be removed.AnswerWhen a tax lien is removed because it's paid, the credit agency that reported it can be advised. Go to your local IRS office with the information and they can notify the credit bureau that has reported the lien on you. This happened to me once and the IRS updated the lien information with the credit bureau. I did all this person-to-person, it worked better than the telephone. AnswerAnything on your credit report can be disputed at anytime. It all depends on whether it gets verified or not on whether it comes off or not.

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How do you remove a lien from your credit report?

try here http://www.credit-repair-specialist.com/remove-tax-lien-from-credit-report.html


Where can you find out if you have a lien against you?

should show up on your credit report.


How long does a lien remain on a credit report?

untill you pay it off


Do you dispute the date of a paid federal tax lien with the IRS or the credit reporting agency?

If the lien appears on your credit report, you dispute it with the credit bureau. You can do this by ordering your credit report on line and issuing a dispute through their investigation department, of course, you will have to provide evidence for your claim.


Is your credit history affected by a lien that is put on a house?

If there is a mortgage/equity loan involved,that loan will report on your credit history. The lien will report on the title of the house. A title search will be conducted if you are selling or refinancing the house.


How long do unpaid tax liens stay on your credit report?

The recording of the actual lien document will always remain in the public records. If you paid the tax, you should demand the filing of a release of lien. The negative entry on your credit should drop off 7 years after the release is filed.


What is the difference between a judgment and a lien on your credit report?

A judgment on your credit report conveys the decision of a court concerning a lawsuit. Amounts owed to the creditor are described in the judgment. A lien on a credit report expresses the legal right of one party to keep possession of property belonging to another party.


Can a lien placed by condo assoc on property that is paid for show on credit report?

Yes.A lien is a matter of public record and the credit bureaus will pick it up and add it to your record.


How long can an unpaid tax lien stay on your credit report in Colorado?

An unpaid tax lien will stay indefinitely, paid for seven years.


Can a tax lien stay on your credit report for 14 years?

Yes. If unpaid it is still enforceable.


How to get mortgage with tax lien on credit report?

This can be difficult. There are many considerations. What type of tax lien is it? How old is the lien? How large is the lien amount? If the lien has the potential to jeopardize the security of the loan, then you most likely will need to take care of the lien first.