The IRS Online Payment Agreement system lets you apply and receive approval for a payment plan to pay off your balance over time. If the federal tax lien has not been released within 30 days of satisfying your tax liability, you can request a.Certificate of Release of Federal Tax Lien. You can get in-person help at your local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center. Call for an appointment after you find a Taxpayer Assistance Center near you. The procedures contained in this section provide guidance for employees to help taxpayers determine the best way to resolve their outstanding balance(s) due. Tax debt can sometimes be passed onto the estate after a family member passes. Learn when this can happen and what to do if you inherit tax debt. Read your notice carefully. It explains how much you owe and your payment options.