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. Recorded liens are public information. Otherwise, you'll need to fill out Form 9465 and mail it to your local IRS office to see what kind of plan you qualify for. We have a variety of free tools on IRS. To see federal tax information, taxpayers can use the Online Account. Otherwise, you'll need to fill out Form 9465 and mail it to your local IRS office to see what kind of plan you qualify for. OPM has no role in PSLF.