Tax Commission
Tax Liens
- Pay the full balance of the tax, penalty and interest. When the outstanding tax, penalty and interest have been paid, the lien will be withdrawn.
- If the lien is paid in full with certified funds, a lien can be released same day. Otherwise we have to wait 30 days for the payment to process.
- Prove to the Tax Commission that the lien was issued in error.
General Information
A tax lien is a judgment filed by the Tax Commission against a taxpayer’s real or personal property when they neglect or refuse to pay a Utah tax balance.
A lien is a public document that lists a delinquent taxpayer’s personal or business name, the tax type and amount owed at the time the lien is filed. The Tax Commission may use a lien to seize and sell a taxpayer’s real and personal property, if necessary, to pay a tax balance.
If a person or business has a payment agreement with the Tax Commission, we may file a lien to secure that debt. If the payments are made as agreed, we will not take action on the lien.
If the Tax Commission files a lien against you, we will send a certified Notice of Lien to the address listed on your account.
Removing a Lien
There are two ways to have a lien withdrawn:
Even after a lien is withdrawn it will still be listed in public records as set aside.
How Tax Liens Affect Your Credit Rating
Credit reporting agencies have access to county records. A state tax lien may prevent you from selling or refinancing property and can make it difficult to acquire credit.
When a lien against you is withdrawn, the Tax Commission will send you a document titled "Notice to Credit Bureaus." Send a copy of this notice to the credit bureau(s).
For more information about liens, contact the Tax Commission at 801-297-7703 or 1-800-662-4335 ext. 7703.