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# How do I get an IRS lien payoff amount?

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

The short answer

Call the IRS Centralized Lien Operation at 800-913-6050, or e-fax 855-390-3530. It handles payoff amounts, lien checks and releases. Once you pay in full, the IRS releases the lien within 30 days.

## 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.