When you fail to pay your federal tax bill, the Internal Revenue Service places a tax lien against your assets. This lien is a claim against your property, which can include your car, house and bank account. The tax lien will negatively affect your credit, so you must pay off the tax bill as soon as possible. If the IRS has placed a federal tax lien on your property, it is crucial that you know the details of the lien, which includes the tax, penalties and late fees. You can obtain of this information by requesting a tax account transcript.
Step 1
Visit the IRS website at irs.gov and obtain Form 4560T.
Step 2
Enter your name, Social Security number, address and address where you want the transcript sent.
Step 3
Enter the number of the tax form that you used to file your income taxes, which is Form 1040EZ, 1040A or 1040. Refer to your previously filed income tax return to obtain the proper form number.
Step 4
Check the box labeled "Account Transcript" and enter the years that you are requesting. The IRS only provides accounting transcripts for the current year and past three tax years.
Step 5
Sign and date the form. Enter your daytime phone number in the corresponding field. If you are married, your spouse must also sign the form.
Step 6
Refer to the second page of Form 4560T to determine where you should mail the request form.
