{"id":959,"date":"2020-08-17T06:00:40","date_gmt":"2020-08-17T10:00:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/?p=959"},"modified":"2024-04-25T23:20:29","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T03:20:29","slug":"the-tax-lien-cometh","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/the-tax-lien-cometh\/","title":{"rendered":"The Tax Lien Cometh"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><em>Back Taxes Can Impact Your Real Estate Title. Here\u2019s How to Deal With Them.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"alignright is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/real-estate-tax-liens.jpg\" alt=\"Historical image of a window on a downtown building with the words &quot;Pay Your TAX Now Here!&quot; painted on it. Captioned: Back Taxes Can Impact Your Real Estate Title\" class=\"wp-image-960\" width=\"398\" height=\"269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/real-estate-tax-liens.jpg 795w, https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/real-estate-tax-liens-300x203.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.deeds.com\/articles\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/08\/real-estate-tax-liens-768x519.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 398px) 100vw, 398px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">What happens when a taxpayer doesn\u2019t pay tax? If the\nInternal Revenue Service is slighted, it follows its age-old tradition and imposes\na tax lien on the person\u2019s property. Boats, financial accounts, the house \u2014 an\nIRS lien attaches to everything. And federal tax liens are resilient; they can\neven stay on the title through a homeowner\u2019s bankruptcy, if they were imposed\nbefore the bankruptcy was filed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">With the lien, the government isn\u2019t actually taking the\nproperty. But if the homeowner wants to sell the property, the government will\ntake its cut from the sale proceeds. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Concerned you might have a lien? You can check with the\nrecorder of deeds in the county where your home is, or review your debt records\non the IRS website. If you find yourself dealing with back taxes, find a way to\nmake good on the tax bill, or get the relief you need. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Here, we delve into the most frequently asked questions\nabout the impact of a lien on a taxpayer\u2019s home title, and steps the homeowner\ncan take to keep that title clean.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the IRS Tax Lien Process? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">If you owe $10,000 or more in back taxes to the Internal Revenue Service, you\u2019re at high risk of being flagged for a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/understanding-a-federal-tax-lien\" target=\"_blank\">federal tax lien<\/a>. Go online to see how much you <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/payments\/pay-your-taxes-by-debit-or-credit-card\" target=\"_blank\">owe the IRS<\/a> and pay the balance or request an installment plan. If you take no steps to work out the bill, the IRS will soon deploy its <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/taxtopics\/tc201\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">debt collection process<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>First comes the Notice of Demand for Payment.<\/li><li>If payment is not promptly made, the IRS records a tax lien against the home and other property.<\/li><li>Next, the IRS sends the homeowner a Notice of Federal Tax Lien.<\/li><li>For large amounts, the IRS might deploy one of the revenue collectors who go out and knock on doors. <\/li><li>In the most serious cases, the government suspends the homeowner\u2019s passport or places a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/whats-the-difference-between-a-levy-and-a-lien\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">levy<\/a> on a taxpayer\u2019s home property. <\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A lien creates enough trouble without even getting to the levy stage. Since 2017, the major consumer reporting firms no longer put liens in people\u2019s credit reports. But the IRS lien is still a public document, appearing in title searches and lenders\u2019 databases when the owner goes to sell or refinance the home. Meanwhile, the interest on the debt may be around 5%; the IRS adjusts its interest rate quarterly. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/faqs\/irs-procedures\/collection-procedural-questions\/collection-procedural-questions-3#:~:text=The%20late%20payment%20penalty%20is,failure%20to%20pay%20on%20time.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Monthly IRS late fees<\/a> can accrue over time, too \u2014 up to a whopping 25% of the total debt. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For a comprehensive overview, refer to <em><a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-pdf\/p594.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">The IRS Collection Process<\/a><\/em> [PDF].<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What Is the IRS Levy Process?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Beyond the lien process, the going gets rougher still. A levy is the actual seizure of assets \u2014 property, bank accounts, <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/levy\" target=\"_blank\">wages<\/a>. IRS levies have superpowers. They can take over a portion of a person\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/individuals\/social-security-benefits-eligible-for-the-federal-payment-levy-program\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">Social Security benefits<\/a>. They can get into retirement accounts, including IRAs. They can even pierce the homestead shield, because federal law overrules state provisions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A homeowner who receives a Final Notice of Intent to Levy will have a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/appeals\/collection-due-process-cdp-faqs\" target=\"_blank\">right to a hearing<\/a>, but, if due process is followed, the owner could potentially endure an <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/what-happens-after-my-property-is-seized-and-how-do-i-get-it-back\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">IRS seizure of the house<\/a> for a judicial sale. After taking out administrative fees and costs, the government would then use the sale proceeds to the satisfy the unpaid bill for back taxes. What if the house sale makes more money than the IRS needs to pay off your balance? Then, the IRS will send instructions on getting a refund. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Note that the Department\u00a0of State also gets involved in serious tax debt cases. It can turn down passport applications from homeowners \u201cwith a seriously delinquent tax debt\u201d \u2014 anything more than $52,000 in back taxes, penalties and interest. Perhaps most striking of all, the federal government has the authority to <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/newsroom\/individuals-who-need-passports-for-imminent-travel-should-contact-irs-promptly-to-resolve-tax-debt#:~:text=If%20a%20taxpayer%20currently%20has,Notice%20CP508C%20from%20the%20IRS.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">take away a valid passport<\/a> to be dead sure you\u2019re not going to abscond without handing over the loot!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Can I Derail the Tax Lien Process? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Obviously, any part of this process is stressful and best\nstopped in its tracks. Step in as quickly as you can \u2014 before the IRS even\nknows you\u2019ll be late, if possible. If the tax deadline is approaching and the\nbill is overwhelming, file anyway, and pay any amount you can \u2014 as soon as you\ncan. Keeping the debt under the $10,000 limit will normally avoid a tax lien.\nUnfortunately, whenever payments are late, the taxes, interest, fees and\npenalties won\u2019t disappear. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can consider:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Payment extensions.<\/strong> If all you need is just a few extra months to pay, file for a <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/taxtopics\/tc202\" target=\"_blank\">payment extension<\/a>. This plan can help taxpayers who can pay back the tax debt within 120 days. To keep the interest charges to a minimum, pay what you can before the deadline.<\/li><li><strong>Direct-debit installment agreements. <\/strong>If the tax bill is too heavy at the moment, call the IRS and explain. If you are an individual who owes <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.wfmj.com\/story\/41216647\/the-truth-about-the-irs-fresh-start-initiative\" target=\"_blank\">$50,000 or less<\/a> or a business who owes $25,000 or less, you may be eligible for a direct debit installment plan. The IRS won&#8217;t file a federal tax lien if a taxpayer sets up an\u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/payments\/payment-plans-installment-agreements\" target=\"_blank\">installment agreement<\/a>. If you <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/payments\/online-payment-agreement-application\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">qualify to start an IRS payment plan<\/a>, pay the initial fee, then pay regularly to avoid falling out of the system and being charged for reinstatement.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can I Get the IRS to Cancel My Lien?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The government might even agree to withdraw a lien already\nimposed, if: <\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li>You <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/irm\/part5\/irm_05-012-009\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">owe less than $25,000 in back taxes<\/a>. Taxpayers may be able to keep their balances under the ceiling by using a credit card to carry some of the debt.<\/li><li>You agree to an IRS installment plan, through which the direct debits will be taken monthly for 60 months from your bank or wages.<\/li><li>You have made these installments for three consecutive months.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Sometimes, a homeowner simply cannot pay at all, or doesn\u2019t\nthink the bill is fair or accurate. For these situations, there are several\nways to proceed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\"><li><strong>Offer in Compromise.<\/strong> The government might agree to accept your offer to settle your case by paying an amount lower than the total due. <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/irs.treasury.gov\/oic_pre_qualifier\/\" target=\"_blank\">Can you qualify for an Offer in Compromise<\/a>? Enter your details to find out. If your application succeeds and you follow through with the compromise, the tax debt and lien will be forgiven. <\/li><li><strong>Doubt as to Liability.<\/strong> Apply for a Doubt as to Liability using Form 656-L if you dispute the tax bill. An explanatory <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/pub\/irs-access\/f656l_accessible.pdf\" target=\"_blank\">Offer in Compromise PDF<\/a> is available to explain the Form 656-L option in further detail. It explains what to do if you believe you have legitimate reasons for not paying. For just one example, you might be an <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/forms-pubs\/about-publication-971\" target=\"_blank\">innocent spouse<\/a> who shouldn\u2019t get stuck with the bill.<\/li><li><strong>Currently not Collectible.<\/strong> The IRS, understanding that blood can\u2019t be squeezed from a turnip, also has a \u00a0<a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\" href=\"https:\/\/taxpayeradvocate.irs.gov\/get-help\/currently-not-collectible\" target=\"_blank\">Currently Not Collectible<\/a> status. If you agree you owe the debt but can\u2019t pay it back without cutting into your basic needs, the IRS will keep any refunds that you might have otherwise received, but otherwise suspends its debt collection activities. The main trouble with this? It only delays the tax collection. Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/businesses\/small-businesses-self-employed\/understanding-penalties-and-interest\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">interest and penalties<\/a> keep building up. It also means the IRS will be sizing up your income each year and \u2014 for at least ten years \u2014 looking for a chance to collect.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How Do I Get a Tax Lien Released? <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Freeing up a home\u2019s title from a tax lien normally happens when the owner pays off the total owed, plus additional charges, including the fees requested by the county recorder\u2019s office that ultimately releases the lien. Once it is paid, the IRS has 30 days to release the lien. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Other lien release\nscenarios may include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What About My State Taxes? Can the State\nPlace a Tax Lien on My House?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes, state tax\ncollectors can place a lien on their residents\u2019 assets. Every state enables local\ntax offices to impose tax liens and pursue tax sales of real estate. They might\ndo so to recover overdue property taxes or state income taxes, to name two\nmajor examples. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Tax lien rules, procedures, and statutes of limitations vary by state. Look up your\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.taxadmin.org\/state-tax-agencies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">state tax authorities<\/a>\u00a0online to learn about them, and check with the county where the lien is recorded (where the house is) to find out about existing liens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the federal\ngovernment does, state government offices have plans available for paying\noverdue bills and getting liens released. Here again, the available plans are\nunique to each state.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can Someone Help Me Fix My Tax\nProblems?&nbsp; <\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Where do you start? Commercial\ntax relief companies support clients with lien releases and related matters. They\ngenerally allow free initial consultations. The rub? During the course of a\ncase, many of the for-profit firms charge hundreds, even thousands, of dollars.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This guide for <em>Deeds.com<\/em> readers is general in nature, and the best approach in a specific case needs to be tailored to the individual. So, consider this guide a jumping-off point for you to carry out your own research. The IRS itself offers a useful set of resources through its online <a rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/www.irs.gov\/taxpayer-advocate\" target=\"_blank\">Taxpayer Advocate Service<\/a>. Cities offer low-cost or free legal aid through non-profits, too, such as <a href=\"https:\/\/lasclev.org\/what-can-i-do-about-a-tax-lien-on-my-property\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">this one in Cleveland, Ohio<\/a>. You may also seek assistance from your own tax professional if you use one.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Finally, always be sure to check the IRS site for updates in law, policy, and current fees and debt thresholds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Photo credit: <a href=\"https:\/\/unsplash.com\/photos\/kAJLRQwt5yY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\" aria-label=\" (opens in a new tab)\">The New York Public Library<\/a>, via Unsplash. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Back Taxes Can Impact Your Real Estate Title. Here\u2019s How to Deal With Them. What happens when a taxpayer doesn\u2019t pay tax? If the Internal Revenue Service is slighted, it follows its age-old tradition and imposes a tax lien on the person\u2019s property. Boats, financial accounts, the house \u2014 an IRS lien attaches to everything. 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