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An agreement with the IRS to pay overdue taxes in installments. For an SBA loan, any personal or business tax issues must be addressed and current.
If the seller or you have an IRS Repayment Plan, it must be current and fully satisfied or in good standing with sufficient payments made. For an SBA loan, any federal debt, including tax liens, must be resolved or addressed before or at closing. An Active Tax Lien is a major problem if not handled.
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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