The Taxpayer Times

Tag: unpaid-taxes

  • Can the IRS Take My House?

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    Several years ago, I met with a taxpayer who owed a substantial amount of money to the IRS. Like many taxpayers facing collection problems, he was worried about what might happen next. During our conversation, he asked a question that I have heard many times over the years: “Can the IRS take my house?” The…

  • Do I Go to Jail for Owing the IRS Money?

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    Several years ago, a taxpayer came to see me after the IRS filed a federal tax lien against him. One of the first questions he asked was: “Do I go to jail?” He was completely serious. There was no joking or exaggeration. I could see the fear in his eyes. Over the years, I have…