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That would depend on many factors. My answer will assume that the property is a personal residence. If it was repossessed, it is logical to assume that the debt you owed on the property exceeded the value of the home on today's market. The only potential tax consequence would be based on the amount of debt forgiven. This amount wold be the amount you owed less the amount the bank nets from the sale of the property. Generally, people who lose property in the manner are insolvent, that is, their total indebtedness exceeds the total fair market value of everything they own. The tax code specifies that if a taxpayer is insolvent both before and after a certain amount of his debt is forgiven, the forgiveness of debt does not create taxable income. If the taxpayer is solvent before and after the event that triggered the foregiveness of debt, the amount of debt forgiven would be ordinary income to the taxpayer in the year of repossession. If the amount of debt forgiveness creates solvency, the amount that is included in taxable income is the lesser of the debt forgiveness or the amount of the solvency. For example. If before the repossession, your debts exceeds your assets by $100,000, and after repossession and related debt foregiveness your assets exceed your debts by $50,000, your taxable income for that year would increase by the lesser of the amount of debt foregiveness or $50,000. Note: this post may or may not consider recent tax legislation and tax court decisions. Please consult a local CPA.
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Can the your income tax refund be garnished?
I had a car that was financed through HSBC repossessed last year. It was repossessed. Can HSBC take my federal income tax refund for this repossession?
Tax Lien priority in foreclosure?
Well it depends on what type of Tax lien we are talking about. But first rule of thumb, liens have priority based on Irs Tax liens are prioritized like most other liens, by date of recordation. Actually IRS liens can fall further down the list based on when perfected.....but all in all, IRS tax liens do not supercede other legal liens State Tax Liens can superced tax liens depending upon State laws but stilll are subordinate to all other previously filed legal liens. Property Tax liens take priority over all liens, regardless or recordation, perfection, etc. Think of it this way, when you buy property, property taxes are an inherent obligation that attaches as soon as the ink on the deed is dry. There's no attorney on earth that can record a mortgage lien that fast!
What is the IRS' main job?
Tax collecting and enforcement of tax laws.
Can the IRS garnish your wages in Florida?
Yes. The IRS has almost unlimited power to collect tax arrearages and does not need to follow due process to implement collection procedures such as wage garnishment or bank account levy, property liens, etc.
Can you go bankrupt in IRS?
The IRS does not like its agents to file for bankruptcy, so I understand. If you're asking if you can discharge taxes owed to the IRS, the answer is, maybe. If the tax is income or certain property taxes, and if the income tax owed was determined more than 3 years prior to filing - and if you were not concealing income - those taxes can be discharged. You should really consult a bankruptcy lawyer who knows about taxes.
Can the IRS tke your tax refund if your car is repossessed?
No.
Who can issue a tax levy against property?
The IRS can issue a tax levy against property. A tax levy against a property is to claim back any tax owed to the IRS. The money made from the property will go towards the debt owed.
What is tax implications?
When someone states that something has or may have tax implications, that simply means that it may affect the taxes you pay. It's generally used in reference to your federal income tax return filed with the IRS (& state tax return if your state has an income tax). If receiving a prize has tax implications, it would likely mean that you need to report the income on your federal tax return.
Is there capital gain tax on repossessed property?
Any cancellaton of debt is ordinary income.
Is there a website where you can find out if someone owes IRS tax arrearages?
No. IRS records are protected by privacy laws and are not available to the viewing public. If, however, the IRS has placed a tax lien against real property owned by the defaulter, such information is public record and can be found on the tax assessor's site of the county where the property is located.
Will the IRS allow the sale of real property to a relative without requiring interest to be paid on the loan carried by the seller.?
no . irs is responsible for tax collection and tax enforcement thats it does allow it with out paying tax
How long do you keep IRS records?
Tax records such as receipts, canceled checks, and other documents that prove to the IRS an item of income or a tax deduction appearing on your tax return need to be kept until the statute of limitations expires for that tax return. Usuallyit is three years from the date the tax return was due or tax return was filed with the IRS, or two years from the date the tax was paid to the IRS, whichever is later. This is the time period in which the IRS can question your tax return; typically three years after it is filed. However,there is no statute of limitations when a tax return is false or fraudulent or when no tax return is filed with the IRS. You also need to keep some tax records indefinitely, such as tax records relating to property, since you may need those tax records to prove to the IRS the amount of gain or loss if the property is sold.
Can a creditor place a federal tax lien on your property?
No, only the IRS can take that action.
Need-to-Know Information about a Tax Levy?
If you owe the IRS, a tax levy may be used to satisfy your debt. A tax levy involves the seizure of your real or personal property. The value of the property seized is then used to satisfy your debt. If you have an interest in any real or personal property, then the IRS has the right to seize and sell that property if you do not pay, or make arrangements to pay your taxes. What Kind of Property is Subject to a Tax Levy Examples of different types of property that the IRS may seize include your house, vehicle or boat. The IRS may put a tax levy on any property that you own, even if you do not have possession of that property. Some examples of this type of property include employment wages, bank accounts, income from rental property, and even your retirement accounts. Steps in the Tax Levy Process The first step that the IRS takes in the tax levy process is to assess the amount of tax that you owe and then send you a Notice and Demand for Payment. At this point, if you still fail to pay the taxes that you owe, the IRS will send a Final Notice of Intent to Levy. Along with this notice, the IRS will send you a Notice of Your Right to A Hearing. This notice will be sent to you at least 30 days in advance of implementing the tax levy. Avoiding a Tax Levy If you owe taxes to the IRS that you have not paid, the best option is to take steps to ensure that you do not become subject to a tax levy. Obviously, paying your taxes before the levy is implemented is the best option. If this is not possible, you may be able to avoid a tax levy by filing for bankruptcy. One important thing to consider here is that you must have filed bankruptcy before the IRS sends you the Notice and Demand for Payment.
What does Section 1245 refer to in the IRS Tax scheme?
This is the section of the IRS code that deals with depreciable personal property, such as business equipment and vehicles.
What is a tax on real estate or personal property?
Property taxes are on real estate only. The IRS imposes charges on buildings, structures, land or houses that are permanently attached to the ground. These charges are called "real estate tax" or "property tax".
What is the definition of an IRS Lien?
A tax lien is typically something that is issued by the IRS on people's taxes. The definition of a tax lien is basically is a law used in order to secure property to pay taxes.
