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There are several ways to send money from the U.S. to Mexico, one of which is to have a relationship with a US bank that is also present in Mexico.

Money being sent between accounts within the same bank is often processed more quickly. Therefore it might be a good idea to open an account locally with the same bank so that the recipient can get access to funds faster.

Transfers between two banks are also pretty easy, but can take much longer with substantially higher costs.

You can initiate wire transfers to Mexico through banks. A wire transfer gets the money there fast, but there must be a corresponding bank to receive it. Fees can be high for international wire transfers, but this is a good option if the money needs to get there fast.

Another way to send money to Mexico is through either an ATM card or a pre-paid debit card. In an emergency this may not be the best method, since it takes time for the card to be sent to the person receiving the funds, but for people who send money regularly to family in Mexico, the pre-paid debit card or ATM card is a good option.

Sending a debit card with the PLUS or CIRRUS logo on the back will ensure that money can be withdrawn from a large network of ATMs in Mexico. If using an ATM card, you need to be confident that the cardholder is not accessing funds without authorization. A pre-paid debit card is the more secure way to send the exact amount of money intended for the recipient.

Online payment services such as ATM Cash are also a good way to send money to Mexico. These kinds of services allow you to inexpensively send money 24/7 from your own computer.

Above are some of the most efficient and safest ways to transfer your money to Mexico.

If you have a tax lien on your credit report, you should take immediate action to remove it. This is a very bad mark and will lower your score considerably.

The first step is to request validation from the bureaus. This is done through sending a dispute letter directly to each.

It is not uncommon for wrong information to be reported on your report. This is because mistakes do happen and it is as easy as dialing a wrong phone number.

Once your letter is received an investigation will occur. The bureaus will contact the government and ask them to verify your debt. If it is verified you are going to have to make payment to remove it from your report.

It may be in your best interest to talk with a tax negotiator to work out a settlement with the government. You can often pay a reduced amount, and once paid you can remove it from your report.

A tax lien can be collected upon for 10 years, and will stay on your report for 7 years once it is paid. If not paid then you can be reporting a tax lien on your report for a considerable amount of time.

Upon payment you should wait around 3 months and then send another dispute letter to the bureaus asking for validation. We have learned that once the government has received payment they often will ignore a bureaus request for validation.

This means your tax lien will not be verified and the bureau will erase it from your report. However if this mark is incorrect to start with you can demand proof that the account is yours, and send any documentation you have to prove your side.

Repayment

The state and federal government are willing to negotiate and settle on a reduced payment. It is called an OIC (offer in compromise), this just means that the government is accepting partial payment.

The government will look at; your ability to repay, your income, your assets, and what they expect to recover. Additionally it will help your chances of acceptance, if you attach a letter showing financial hardship.

It may be in your interest to hire a tax negotiator to help with this. However you do not have to just live with this mark on your report.

In sum, take action today and get this lien off your report. It will be hard to be approved for credit with decent terms as long as this mark is on your credit. Don’t just wait seven years.