Thank you both for replying to my post.

vlaw1084 when you stated tax advocate are you talking about the customer service person at the IRS office?

How long did it take for the IRS to release your friend lien?

I made a payment plan and I have made 2 payments by money order but the auto draft starts in Oct 2012. I am wondering how long I will have to wait to get this lien released after the auto draft starts.

I would appreciate if someone has any links that I can read of a tax lien release.