QUESTION
Can the IRS put a lien on my mother's house for my back taxes simply because I live there?
Asked on Mar 28th, 2012 on Taxation - Ohio
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I am 50 year old son living in my mother's house with her and a brother. I do not pay rent. The house is paid in full and in her name. I, the son, owe about $7,000 in back taxes. Can the IRS put a lien on her house for my back taxes simply because I live there?
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No. The IRS' lien is "against" a particular taxpayer, not against pieces of property. If IRS files a lien against you, it would apply only to property that is in your name. I assume from you question that your name is not on the deed to your mother's home. If this is the case, a lien against you will have no impact on your mother's house.
Answered on Mar 28th, 2012 at 12:52 PM