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Answers (7)
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- Mike Grogan, "ShowMeTheBurg"
- Contributions:27
It depends how long you go without paying. Around here, at some point the local municipality could impose a lis pendens that will prevent the property from being sold. Even in most of those cases, you could still pay the back taxes at closing...with penalties and interest.
- Dan, "the_country_hick"
- Contributions:4699
Many years ago a family could not afford their taxes. The land was going to be taken by the town for those taxes. One of the town selectmen brokered a deal where the taxes got paid to the town and part of the land was sold to another person.
You will have to pay the taxes when it is sold. If you wait to long the city or town can repossess the property. I would talk to someone in the tax office and ask them about how they would work with you. I am sure this can be worked out.
You will have to pay the taxes when it is sold. If you wait to long the city or town can repossess the property. I would talk to someone in the tax office and ask them about how they would work with you. I am sure this can be worked out.
- Rex Fuller, "COREXRE"
- Contributions:110
I would also suggest that you contact your county courthouse (the county in which the property is located) and first find out how much is actually due in back taxes. penatlities, etc and when they are payable. I would also consider visiting the county seat to speak to them 1:1 to determine their internal collection policy of 'past due' taxes. The main thing you want to avoid is having a 'tax lien' filed against the property and then have it progress further to potentially a sizure and tax sale. But first get all the facts down on paper and then figure out (with the advise given below) your next best course of action!!
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- Sharon Lewis, "Sharon Lewis"
- Contributions:3917
Doug
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. And to hear about how hard it is for you right now. There is a human story behind every house and yours is one that is so painful. I am pulling for you.
I would suggest you contact an attorney and also talk to a realtor about selling your home as soon as possible, if you dont know a realtor,I can suggest one for you, just click on my name and email me.
thanks Doug, here's to happier days for you and your sister.
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom's passing. And to hear about how hard it is for you right now. There is a human story behind every house and yours is one that is so painful. I am pulling for you.
I would suggest you contact an attorney and also talk to a realtor about selling your home as soon as possible, if you dont know a realtor,I can suggest one for you, just click on my name and email me.
thanks Doug, here's to happier days for you and your sister.
- doug powell
- Contributions:2
Thanks for your timely advice.
- Call The Sisters, "Call The Sisters"
- Contributions:373
If you are far enough behind on taxes the property might be sold at Sheriffs sale for the back taxes.
My advice would be to gather your tax bills and know exactly how far in arrears you are. Check the website for your taxing authority and see how long they allow you to be in arrears before they sell your home for taxes. If they do not have a website call them.
If you are not in danger of losing the home to a tax sale, you can list your home for sale,however ,you need to be upfront with the Realtor. You need to know exactly when the drop dead date is for a tax sale and which year(s) you have to pay to get it out of the sale. Before you find a buyer you may have to catch those taxes up.
If you owe an additional balance when its time to close the property it would be paid out of your proceeds.
My advice would be to gather your tax bills and know exactly how far in arrears you are. Check the website for your taxing authority and see how long they allow you to be in arrears before they sell your home for taxes. If they do not have a website call them.
If you are not in danger of losing the home to a tax sale, you can list your home for sale,however ,you need to be upfront with the Realtor. You need to know exactly when the drop dead date is for a tax sale and which year(s) you have to pay to get it out of the sale. Before you find a buyer you may have to catch those taxes up.
If you owe an additional balance when its time to close the property it would be paid out of your proceeds.
- Alexis Pierson, "Alexis Pierson"
- Contributions:287
I would consult a real estate or estate attorney to be sure, but you should be able to pay the back taxes from your proceeds at closing. Good luck!
I owe back property taxes on my home. Can I sell the house now or do I need to pay the back taxes?
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