How to do an IRS search for tax liens

Question

I just purchased a California property tax deed. I'm trying to see if there a federal tax lien on the property. I'm hitting a brick wall.

Any successions on how to do that.

I will be very grateful for any help.

Thanks

Kevin Fox · Answer

Hey Kenneth,

I have a great title rep for investors down here who should definitely be able to get the answers you need regarding any existing liens. I'd be happy to introduce the two of you, so just say the word.

I also may have some contacts for you pertaining to the hard money/land loans you inquired about, depending on the project you had in mind.

It would be great if you could send me a private message whenever you have a moment; I'd love to chat about what you have going on here in San Diego.

Chet Mazur · Answer

I would check the clerk/recorder for SD county.

Josh Carr · Answer

If there is an IRS lien you can check with the recorder's office in San Diego or go to netronline.com and look at California San Francisco. It's easy to use if you have the property owners name. Also the tax defaulted properties that have an IRS lien will not default to a 120 days unless you have filed a deposition on the IRS lien the 120 days won't count.

Carrianne Mucho · Answer

@Jay Hinrichs you are a wealth of diverse knowledge!

Jay Hinrichs · Answer

if there is an IRS tax lien it sunsets for sure in 120 days from when you purchased it.. and you generally cannot get title insurance on a tax deed property in CA for at least 1 year sometimes up to 5 depending on title company... so its a moot point really.

Most tax defaulted proeprties in CA are odd lots slivers non buildables etc etc.. there are some more rural counties were properties of value actually get sold at tax sale.. but rare is it one of the counties that are in the major metro areas..

good luck with it.

Kenneth Fetzer · Answer

I'm also looking for private money lender in this area to help me fund vacant land and SFR that are pennies-on-the-dollar?

GREAT ROI

Kenneth Fetzer · Answer

Thank you John Anderson and Percy N. I appreciate you both. Any suggestions where to specifically look in the San Diego county area?

I have a lot of a other good deals here. Several are pennies on the dollar.

How to do an IRS search for tax liens

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