IRS transcript code

TC-582 — what it means on your transcript

Transaction Code 582. Indicates a Notice of Federal Tax Lien has been filed. The lien is a public record and affects credit and property transactions. Also called Federal Tax Lien. Plain-language context for households; resolution implications for professionals below.

Definition

Transaction Code 582. Indicates a Notice of Federal Tax Lien has been filed. The lien is a public record and affects credit and property transactions.

What it means for your account

Lien filing often opens CDP rights. Note the posting date before promising withdrawal, subordination, or discharge.

Related codes

TC-668 · TC-971 ·

Where Brevitax uses it

Brevitax reads these postings from account transcripts and surfaces them as plain-language timeline events and attention items — not as a raw code list. Upload transcripts or have Brevitax request them, then see TC-582 in context on your dashboard.

Common questions

What does TC-582 mean on an IRS transcript?

Transaction Code 582. Indicates a Notice of Federal Tax Lien has been filed. The lien is a public record and affects credit and property transactions.

Why does TC-582 matter for tax resolution?

Lien filing often opens CDP rights. Note the posting date before promising withdrawal, subordination, or discharge.

Where do I find TC-582 on my account transcript?

Look for transaction code 582 in the posting sequence for the tax year. Transaction Code 582. Indicates a Notice of Federal Tax Lien has been filed. The lien is a public record and affects credit and property transactions.

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