We received two questions about tax liens recently, and it give me the opportunity to check in and see how the IRS’s initiative to give taxpayers a “fresh start” after they’ve paid off tax liens is working.

My credit scores are 730, 723 and 728 but I have a tax lien filed against me. If I can get this removed how many points will this bring up my score? I apply for car loans but keep getting rejected because of my credit report. I recently had to sell my truck because I could not get the truck inspected, thus I have no vehicle. I am currently using my ex-wife’s mom’s car to get to work, but I’ve been given a deadline on this favor from her.