how do l remove a sales tax lien from my credit report that was not owed. lt shows it was resolved but it does not say l didn't owe it to st...

Question

how do l remove a sales tax lien from my credit report that was not owed. lt shows it was resolved but it does not say l didn't owe it to start with. I was a GOV. contractor that couldn't collect sale tax therefore l did not owe. I closed the business 12/31/2007. The lien was posted for 2009 l recieved a letter in 2010 and responed stating when l had closed the business l got a letter stating it was taken care of but the credit reporting agencies have not removed it and it has effected my credit by 100 points. l think my civil rights are bieng violated. Otis G Broglin

Answer

Send a certified letter to the three major agencies explaining the situation and ask that they immediately remove the incorrect information.