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IRS Notice Guide
Letter3172

Letter 3172 — Notice of Federal Tax Lien Filing

HIGH PRIORITY — Respond within 30 days

What This Notice Means

The IRS has filed a Notice of Federal Tax Lien against you. This is a public record that affects your credit and property. You have CDP hearing rights to contest or request lien relief.

⏰ Response Deadline: 30 days

Act before this deadline to avoid escalation to levies or liens.

What to Do

  1. 1

    File Form 12153 within 30 days to request a CDP lien hearing

  2. 2

    Explore lien withdrawal through a direct debit installment agreement

  3. 3

    Consider an OIC which, if accepted, leads to lien withdrawal

  4. 4

    After lien is withdrawn, dispute it with the credit bureaus

Guides That Can Help

IRS Tax Lien Discharge & Withdrawal Guide
Get the IRS lien off your property and your credit report.
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CDP Collection Due Process Hearing Guide
Use your legal right to halt IRS collection and negotiate.
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Offer in Compromise Application Guide
Settle your IRS debt for less than you owe — the right way.
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