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How can a state tax lien remain on the books for ten years but the statute clear it after 6?

I recently discovered I have a S&U Tax lien with my state going back 7 years ago. (was NOT on my credit report.) Accounts and lawyers and the State are now bickering about the Codes and limitations; appears the books say two different things. This is beyond my comprehension. Can someone explain? It's in TN. The State says my lien will last 10 yrs. We've found in the code a statute of limitations of 6. My accountants and attys say I should be relieved of this burden; seems to good to be true to me... I need to buy a house pronto in TN and am unable due to the lien on my NAME. (I was a sole prop.) Statutes Of Limitations A money judgment has a limitation period of 10 years. T.C.A. 28-3-110 However, the lien is lost if execution is not taken out within 3 years from the date of entry of the judgment. T.C.A. 25-5-105. Note: T.C.A. 25-5-105 was amended 5/17/00 to increase the time of execution to 10 years. (The change was not retroactive.) State Tax Liens filed after February 1994 expire 10 years after the filing date unless a new lien or renewal is filed. T.C.A. 67-1-1403. >>The lien was filed in '99. I am uncertain if any renewals were filed (I certainly wasn't made aware). I'm SOO confused...

Public Comments

1. What state is it?
2. Have your Accountant and Attorney check T.C.A. § 28-3-110 Im almost positive that this is the Statute that Tennessee relies on for it's 10 year Statute of Limitations on Tax Liens.