how long does unpaid collections stay on your credit report
Bankruptcy, up to 10 years from the date you file. Paid tax liens, seven years from the date paid or until you request the IRS to have it removed. Unpaid tax liens, indefinitely. Paid or released tax liens remain on your credit report for 7 years from the date released or 10 years from the date filed. Unpaid tax liens stay on your credit report for 10 years from the date filed. For New York Residents. Paid judgments stay on your credit report for 5 years from the date filed. Paid collections stay on your credit report for 5 years from the date paid or last date of activity.