How will the IRS divide proceeds on the sale of a home if there is lien?
I divorced my husband. He did not pay his taxes. We filed jointly for a few years and then I got wise and refused to file jointly. There are liens on the home we own, some liens are in his name only and for the joint filings, are in both names. The proceeds of the home sale will not cover the total lien amount, both joint and separate. My half of the proceeds will more than cover my share of the joint lien. His half of the proceeds will not cover all of the lien amount. Will the IRS view the proceeds from the sale as half mine and half his and take for the liens accordingly, which would give me a little money from the sale?
Public Comments
- The IRS will take their liens first and then if there is anything to be divided they will send you a check although if you can prove your half is sufficient for the tax years involved they may cut you some slack but i highly doubt it .
