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title: Can I Sell My House With an IRS Lien? 2026 Guide | TaxTruce
url: https://taxtruce.com/answers/can-i-sell-my-house-with-an-irs-lien
updated: 2026-10-29
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# Can I sell my house with an IRS lien?

Updated October 8, 20261 sourceTaxTruce team[Fact checked](/editorial-standards)

The short answer

Often, yes. A lien discharge can remove the lien from that one property so the sale can close. See IRS Publication 783 for how to apply. Subordination is a different tool. It lets a new lender go ahead of the IRS, which can help a refinance.

The lien still attaches to your other property after a discharge.

## Words to know

[Lien discharge](/glossary)
:   Removal of the lien from one piece of property, often so it can be sold.

## Sources

1. [IRS: Understanding a federal tax lien](https://www.irs.gov/businesses/small-businesses-self-employed/understanding-a-federal-tax-lien)

Run the numbers with our [free tax tools](/tools), like the penalty and payment plan math.