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Chief Counsel Advice 201850021 Released December 14, 2018 Advice

Chief Counsel does not object to a lien-release sentence in a draft quitclaim deed

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Plain-English summary

This is a short, informal Chief Counsel Advice sent as an email about the wording
of a draft quitclaim deed. The recipient had proposed adding a sentence to the
draft deed, apparently to make clear the property was being conveyed without a
federal tax lien attached. Chief Counsel replied that it does not object to adding
such a sentence and suggested a slightly different phrasing: "The above-described
property is conveyed free and clear of the federal tax lien." No formal ruling or
legal analysis is given; it is drafting advice on deed language touching a federal
tax lien. The exchange is classified under the rules on the legal effect of deeds
of real property (UILC 6339).

Ruling snapshot

  • Question: Does Chief Counsel object to adding a sentence to a draft quitclaim deed stating the property is conveyed free of the federal tax lien?
  • Outcome: Advice given (no objection; alternative wording suggested)
  • Key authorities: UILC 6339.01-00 (legal effect of deed of real property)

Full text (IRS public release)

ID: CCA_2018112005124520
UILC: 6339.01-00

Number: 201850021
Release Date: 12/14/2018
From:
Sent: Tuesday, November 20, 2018 5:12:46 AM
To:
Cc:
Bcc:
Subject: Quitclaim Deed Modification

Good morning.

We don't object to adding a sentence to the draft deed, and we suggest a minor variation on
the one you propose: The above-described property is conveyed free and clear of the
federal tax lien.

Let me know if you would like to discuss this.

And have a fun and happy Turkey Day!

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