IRS Section 2410 Suits

25.3.3.4  (08-28-2006)
Section 2410 Suits

  1. The following types of actions may be brought in state or Federal court under 28 U.S.C. § 2410:

    • quiet title

    • foreclosure

    • partition

    • condemnation

    • interpleader

  2. Area Advisory is responsible for all § 2410 actions.

25.3.3.4.1  (08-28-2006)
Interpleader Suits

  1. Open a case on ICS.

  2. Immediately forward one copy of the summons and complaint to the U.S. Attorney and two copies to Area Counsel.

  3. Prepare a narrative detailing the facts of the case and the government's lien interest, securing information from the BAL DUE responsibility unit if necessary. Use Form 4481, Transmittal - Legal Action, to transmit to Area Counsel the narrative, transcripts, administrative files, reports and other documents required. Area Counsel will recommend a course of action.

25.3.3.4.2  (08-28-2006)
Foreclosures

  1. Upon receipt of the summons and complaint from the U.S. Attorney, research ALS. If there is no Notice of Federal Tax Lien on file, so advise the U.S. Attorney.

  2. In all other cases,

    1. Open a case on ICS.

    2. Provide the requested information to the U.S. Attorney.

  3. After providing the information to the U.S. Attorney, take the following action:

    If Then
    the case meets redemption criteria monitor for a sale date, ensuring that at least 90 days will be available for a redemption investigation.
    the case does not meet redemption criteria close the case on ICS.

    Note:

    See IRM 5.12.5 for redemption criteria and instructions

25.3.3.4.3  (08-28-2006)
All Other Actions

  1. Open a case on ICS.

  2. Deal directly with the U.S. Attorney, providing any requested documents and information.



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