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In short
This is a legal claim by a government entity (like the IRS) against a person's or business's assets due to unpaid taxes. An unresolved lien can block an SBA loan approval.
An unresolved tax lien on you or the business you're buying is a deal-killer for an SBA loan. You'll need to satisfy any liens before closing. Get IRS transcripts (Form 4506-T) for both yourself and the seller early in due diligence to identify any issues.
SOP 50 10 — Lender and Development Company Loan Programs
U.S. Small Business Administration · SBA Standard Operating Procedure
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Defined by DealRoom.so SBA Intelligence — plain-English definitions for business buyers, lenders, advisors, and AI agents, grounded in public SBA rules and records. Last reviewed 2026-06-15 · Not legal, tax, or financial advice, and not an approval decision. Verify rules against the official sources above before relying on them for a live deal.
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