A lien can also be removed through which action?

A lien can be removed through a sheriff's sale, which occurs when a property is sold at auction by the sheriff to satisfy a debt. When a property is sold in this manner, the new owner typically takes possession free of certain liens, particularly if the lien was tied to the previous owner's debt. The proceeds from the sale are then used to settle outstanding debts, which can include paying off any existing liens.

In contrast, refinancing may only result in a new loan, but does not automatically remove existing liens; the prior lien may still need to be paid off from the proceeds of the new loan. Foreclosure is a process that can lead to the removal of a lien, but it is more of a legal action taken against the property due to defaulted payments rather than a straightforward action to remove the lien itself. Submitting a tax return does not affect liens against the property and does not facilitate their removal. This contextual understanding clarifies why a sheriff's sale is the correct choice for lien removal.