A lot of taxpayers don't know it is possible to appeal IRS liens. It is never good to have a lien on your property so it only makes sense to try to get it removed. You will get a notice of the lien within 5 days after it has been filed and on that notice is a date you must appeal by. You can file a request for a Collection Due Process hearing with the IRS Office of Appeals. The IRS will consider lifting a property lien for several different reasons. For example, if you are in bankruptcy and there is an automatic stay in place at the time the lien was filed, the lien should be removed. If the lien was placed in error and you are able to prove that fact, it will be removed. Other reasons include the IRS failing to follow notification procedures; you have a spousal defense; or the statue of limitations had expired. Of course, if the tax is paid the lien will be removed also. If you don't thoroughly understand your rights, it is important to get IRS tax attorney representation.