ACORN: Tax Cheats Sep 23, 2009
25 federal tax lien that the Internal Revenue Service filed against the embattled New Orleans-based activist organization ... 43 in tax liens on ACORN since last October 29. (Human Events Online)
E. Point mayor cleared of 'lying' Sep 20, 2009
It was during their research that they found the tax lien. Both women worked for Macon s 2005 campaign but they oppose his re-election. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
Unpaid Bills Mount for Top Chrysler Executive Sep 19, 2009
15 million, now face a tax lien against the property for just over $947,000 related to unpaid income taxes for 2007, according to a filing in late August ... The lawsuit and tax lien against Press were first reported by The Detroit News on Friday. (ABC News -- Wire)
Middleton auctioning off delinquent tax bills Sep 18, 2009
Middleton officials will be conducting a tax lien auction next week in an attempt to recoup lost money for the town by cashing in on the many delinquent property tax bills around town ... Other tax liens scheduled to be auctioned have been placed on properties at 69 and 97 South Main St., 18 Oak St., 38 Boston St., and two properties on Acorn Street. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Letter: Working man can't help everyone Sep 14, 2009
Payback is enforced by wage assignment, tax lien, intercept of tax returns, property liens, asset liens, DMV liens, etc. All inmates released from California institutions - jail, prison, etc. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Maryland Christian Academy Scheduled for Auction Sep 11, 2009
While the pastor vows to save it, court documents show the federal government filed two tax liens against him totaling more than half-a-million dollars ... "I never heard they had a tax lien and they had money problems and everything like that. I never heard anything [like] that," said Mitchell Matthews, a parent. (ABC 7 News, DC)
Hartford Quickly Sells $12 Million In Tax Liens Aug 31, 2009
Tax lien sales like this allow the city to take the upfront guaranteed cash while forgoing its ability to collect on interest in the future. It's a process that has, on the whole, worked well, says Tax Collector Marc Nelson. (FOX61, CT)
THE MANY WAYS & MEANS OF RANGEL'S CHEATING Aug 29, 2009
When most people receive a tax lien, they probably treat it seriously, but not Rangel; he just throws it in the garbage. It's time to clean house in the goverment, and Rangel is a good place to start. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Hopkinton restaurant owner gets OK for liquor license Aug 27, 2009
Instead, he found that the revenue department had seized the license as part of a tax lien against the previous owner. Tobins and his lawyer, local Doug Resnick, subsequently helped the agency auction off the license, with the Hopkinton entrepreneur placing the winning bid. (Hopkinton Town Crier, MA)
U.S. Tax Dodgers Brace for UBS Fallout Aug 21, 2009
And now, being an American citizen comes with an AUTOMATIC TAX LIEN of $120,000 per person. So WHY would ANYBODY want to be an American now. (CBS News)
Tri-Town treasurers not interested in selling tax liens Aug 20, 2009
We are not marketing our tax liens, Boxford Tax Collector/Treasurer Ellen Guerin said. Selling off tax liens to private companies is becoming more popular across the country as communities and counties, already stretched to the breaking point, are looking for ways to pay for basic services ... Guerin said she s received inquiries from individuals who may have heard about tax lien investment via the Internet but not from private companies. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
Final notice Aug 19, 2009
In the beginning, youre getting this immediate windfall of cash, said Anita Lopez, the auditor of Lucas County, Ohio, which sold off more than 3,000 tax liens for $14 ... In Toledo, one of the areas hardest hit by the downturn and by private lenders holding tax liens, homeowners like Richard Fix are facing foreclosure for a few thousand dollars in overdue taxes ... Private investors step in and buy tax liens, paying governments upfront all or part of the value of the taxes. (MSNBC -- Business)
Common short-sale hang-ups (2) Aug 16, 2009
" Jim, as this example illustrates, short sales are exceedingly complex. Sadly, this example is not the exception. Here are some of the other common reasons for short-sale approval delays: 1. Missing documentation To approve a short sale, the lender must have the appropriate documentation. For example, did the sellers submit a hardship letter explaining why they need a short sale? Just owing more than the property is worth is normally not an adequate reason for the lender to approve the short... (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Tax liens, foreclosure suit hit Art.com founder Aug 6, 2009
Tax liens, foreclosure suit hit Art ... Tax liens, foreclosure suit hit Art ... com Inc. The IRS filed a tax lien against him last November seeking almost $12 million in unpaid taxes from 2000. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Owners of empty Middleton house owe more than $100K in taxes Aug 5, 2009
If they don t come up with a solution soon, McMahon said she would begin the tax title process, which starts with placing a tax lien on the property. It s the first step towards eventually forcing the property into foreclosure, which could take place as soon as six months after the tax lien is issued. (Boxford Tri Town Transcript, MA)
IRS wants $6.2 million from Nicolas Cage Aug 3, 2009
According to the newspaper, a $6,257,005 tax lien was filed against the star on July 14. Public records reportedly show that the figure stems from alleged unpaid income tax for 2007. (MSNBC -- News)
More of this story Jul 29, 2009
In another action, the aldermen approved a resolution to establish a tax lien of 1,390 plus penalty for the cost of cleaning property at 209 North Pine, which is owned by Willie Booker. The council delayed action on a similar lien for property at 903 West Parker, owned by Floday and Louise Lambert, because the owners have paid part of the 1,362. (Hamburg Ashley County Ledger, AR)
Matt Nye, a Brevard politics game-changer Jul 12, 2009
But the man who preaches fiscal responsibility as he rails against wasteful government spending has suffered his share of financial disasters, including bankruptcy, foreclosure and a federal tax lien. Nye emerged from bankruptcy in Ocala in 2002 to start fresh in Brevard County as a mortgage broker, only to over-borrow against his West Melbourne home to invest in a title company. (Florida Today)
Court order for clean up now in federal court Jul 9, 2009
The Ottmans filed a complaint for declaratory relief in Bankruptcy Court in 2006 asking that the lien placed on their property be declared a judgment lien and not a tax lien. They declared their property value had decreased due to the buried waste and asked to have their property without the lien. (Cassopolis Vigilant, MI)
Downtown at the Gardens is latest mall to flop Jul 8, 2009
Tax lien in the window of City Kitchen at Downtown at the Gardens. Taylor Jones/The Post. (The Palm Beach Post)
Book details alleged affair between RFK, Jackie Jul 7, 2009
Citing records from the LA County Recorder of Deeds office, Snell says the supermodel has been slapped with a $72,003 tax lien by the state of California. Bundchen s rep had no response. (Boston Globe)
Barbash back at state post Jun 30, 2009
The Ohio Department of Taxation in March filed a $12,460 tax lien against him. The governor is satisfied that Mark has addressed his personal financial issues, and he s pleased to have Mark back, said department spokeswoman Kelly Schlissberg. (Columbus Business First, OH)
State pulls Espada grant Jun 28, 2009
A state Vendor Responsibility Questionnaire signed March 27 by Espada, as chief executive officer of Comprehensive Community Development Corp., and notarized by the not-for-profit's general counsel, Alexander M. Fear, answered at least two questions that conflict with state and federal tax lien records and statements of state officials about lingering liens ... State tax officials say the company, which does business as Soundview Health Network, has had several tax liens over the years and has... (Albany Times Union)
'Dog' Chapman hit with $1.8M IRS tax lien Jun 27, 2009
8M IRS tax lien - Pacific Business News (Honolulu) ... Another month, another tax lien for Duane Dog Chapman ... 8 million to the on 2006 and 2007 income, according to a federal tax lien recorded May 19 by the Hawaii Bureau of Conveyances. (Pacific Business News, HI)
5 virtuous figures caught pants down Jun 25, 2009
A couple of lost lawsuits, an IRS tax lien, and that was the end of the line for Jimmy Swaggart. Well, not exactly. (CNN -- US)
FINAL 'NAILS' AT AUCTION Jun 19, 2009
In addition, he's staring at a property tax lien of around 400,000. The home, which was designed by architect Richard Landry sits on 6. (New York Post -- Business)
Two Baltimore Businessmen Indicted for Conspiring to Rig Bids at Maryland Tax Lien Auctions Jun 17, 2009
WASHINGTON, June 16 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ -- Two Baltimore businessmen were indicted today for conspiring to rig bids at tax lien auctions in Maryland for more than five years, the Department of Justice announced today. The one-count felony indictment filed today in the U.S. District Court in Baltimore alleges that Harvey M. Nusbaum and his business partner, Jack W. Stollof, participated in a conspiracy to rig bids in tax lien auctions conducted by the city of Baltimore and various counties in... (PR Newswire)
Treasures from collapsed Stanford Bank empire now in Broward warehouse Jun 16, 2009
Lawrence Sherlock, a partner in a Houston law firm representing Allen Stanford as he fights the over a $100 million tax lien, said Tuesday he could not comment on the Miami office's liquidation. But he did note his client ``has not yet been accused of committing any crime. (FOX61, CT)
Insurer Blames N.J. Lawyer for Blot on Title Jun 16, 2009
The Bergen County suit charged Albert Birchwale, of in Ridgefield, N.J., failed to investigate a previous sale in the chain of ownership to make sure there was no potential federal estate tax lien ... Three real estate lawyers who don't want to be identified say they know of no other suits by title companies against lawyers for failing to unearth an unfilled federal tax lien on a property missed by both their title agent and a title agent in a previous transaction. (Law.com)
What happened to $400,000? (722) Jun 16, 2009
The city was supposed to execute a tax lien on the property after it gave the club the money, according to the agreement. That would have stopped a sale until the city was paid. (Lodi News Sentinel, CA)
Cowman says tax lien a mistake Jun 5, 2009
Two Leander residents, including one who is running in the city council runoff election, have brought to the attention of Hill Country News a current tax lien on Mayor John Cowman. Place 1 candidate Mark Kronkosky first notified the News about the lien and Robert Hanson, in a statement to the News said, Cowman had violated the public trust by not disclosing his encumbrances and/or liens. (Cedar Park Hill Country News Weekender, TX)
Kerry: $819,848 Tax Lien Is Clerical Error Jun 4, 2009
Kerry Says $819,848 Tax Lien is Clerical Error - TIME ... Kerry Says $819,848 Tax Lien is Clerical Error ... (WASHINGTON) The Internal Revenue Service has filed a $819,848 tax lien against Sen. (Time.com)
Kerry's office faults IRS in filing of tax lien against '04 campaign Jun 4, 2009
WASHINGTON -The Internal Revenue Service has filed a $819,848 tax lien against Senator John F. Kerry's 2004 presidential campaign, but Kerry's office yesterday blamed an IRS clerical error for the claim and said his campaign owes no tax penalties. The Massachusetts Democrat said the IRS mishandled payroll tax forms that he said were correctly filed by his campaign in 2005. (Boston Globe)
Letter: Dobbins can return to ‘country atmosphere’ Jun 4, 2009
The cost of demolishing the site will now be passed on to the owners who purchased the property at a tax lien sale many years ago, and if the owners do not pay the $30,000 cost of demolition, the property will again be sold at a tax lien sale. The small, historic town of Dobbins can now return to its beautiful country atmosphere. (Appeal Democrat, CA)
Investor buys certificate for taxes owed by Conrad Black, Robert Matthews Jun 2, 2009
In return for paying the unpaid bill, the investor gets to file a tax lien on the property that jumps ahead of most other loans, including mortgages. And the interest rates are good. (The Palm Beach Post)
How exotic mortgages became time bombs May 31, 2009
Facing a tax lien on their tidy brick ranch house in 2005, the elderly couple decided to refinance their fixed-rate note ... The transaction paid off $1,897 in tax liens, but was otherwise a straight refinance of their existing loan with no cash out. (Atlanta Journal-Constitution -- Metro)
York election results May 31, 2009
Article 38, tax lien acquired property decisions, 2,544 to 203. Article 39, authorizing the town treasurer to waive foreclosure of any tax lien, 2,444 to 227. (Seacoast New Hampshire)
Tackling financial woes May 29, 2009
Kosar also faces significant tax problems, including $59,881 in unpaid property taxes on his Weston home and a combined $93,647 in federal tax liens against him over his personal income taxes, including some years filed jointly with ex-wife Babette Kosar. However, Kosar did fully pay a separate $228,806 federal tax lien placed on him in July 2008. (South Florida Business Journal, FL)
Auction gears up as tax man sells transmissions May 29, 2009
As part of an IRS tax lien on the business, all assets, including dozens of transmissions, car lifts, tools and equipment, were up for sale ... A tax lien is imposed by law to assure payment of delinquent taxes owed on real property or personal property, or as a result of failure to pay income taxes or other taxes. (Santa Maria Times)
Stroger explains IRS tax lien May 15, 2009
Top Finance Headlines. Top Government Headlines. (Crain's Chicago Business)
Herkimer awaits decision on amount due from unpaid water bills May 14, 2009
In April, the Legislature voted 14-3 to cancel a tax lien on the property, which means they don't have any claim over the land. How that decision will affect the court's decision isn't known, county officials said. (Utica NY Obserer, NY)
Transmission shop items up for IRS auction May 10, 2009
A tax lien is imposed by law to assure payment of delinquent taxes owed on real property or personal property, or as a result of failure to pay income taxes or other taxes. Victor Omelzenko, an IRS spokesman in Los Angeles, said an auction is the last stop in a federal lien or levy. (Santa Maria Times)
Obama to roll out international tax proposals May 4, 2009
2000+ state tax lien Auctions -Find Bargains on Seized Property. Search The Country For Tax Sale Properties And Get A High Return On Your Investment. (Yahoo News -- Top Stories)
'WE ARE OFF TO A GOOD START. BUT IT IS JUST A START'... Apr 30, 2009
" -- Sky News, 3/18 7. In early February, the 2010 census was moved out of the Department of Commerce and into the White House, politicizing how federal aid is distributed and electoral districts are drawn. 8. Obama taps Nancy Killefer for a new administration job, First Chief Performance Officer -- to police government spending. But it surfaces that Killefer had performance issues of her own -- a tax lien was slapped on her DC home in 2005 for failure to pay unemployment compensation tax on... (The Drudge Report)
100 DAYS, 100 MISTAKES Apr 28, 2009
But it surfaces that Killefer had performance issues of her own -- a tax lien was slapped on her DC home in 2005 for failure to pay unemployment compensation tax on household help. She withdrew. (New York Post -- Opinions)
Tips for those who can't pay their taxes Apr 14, 2009
One potential downside: The IRS says it "may" file a tax lien if you enter into an installment agreement. IRS spokesman Jesse Weller says the IRS generally does not file tax liens for streamlined or guaranteed agreements, but "they may be filed if they will protect the government's interest, such as if a property sale is imminent." ... Even if you don't own real estate, the IRS could file a "general" tax lien, which is a broad lien that encompasses all of the taxpayer's property or rights to... (San Francisco Chronicle -- Business)
Area companies among largest tax debtors Apr 10, 2009
of Sacramento had a $241,193 state tax lien filed against it on May 21, 2003. The FTB sent letters in October to 1,000 people and businesses who stood a chance of making the list. (Sacramento Business Journal, CA)
Cities, towns already have fiscal relief tool Apr 10, 2009
Tax lien purchasers benefit by earning interest as they wait for redemption, thus giving taxpayers time to pay. If a disagreement should arise over action taken against a taxpayer, the community can reacquire the obligation. (Boston Globe -- Editorial)
Mutual Funds Apr 4, 2009
Gregg Wind, a CPA in Los Angeles, says that you are more likely to have a tax lien filed if your installment contract will take several years to pay off. Avg. (Investors Business Daily)
What ifyou can't pay your tax bill? Apr 2, 2009
The IRS may file a Notice of Federal Tax Lien if you use an installment plan, which is a black mark on your credit report ... Moreover, tax liens can stay on your credit report longer than other negative information. (Huntington WSAZ-TV, WV)
MORE TAX TROUBLES Apr 2, 2009
Still, it's more than the 6,400 that Labor Secretary Hilda Solis and her husband had to fork over to settle numerous tax liens against their businesses. Then there's Nancy Killefer, who had to withdraw from a top budget post after it was learned that she'd failed to pay unemployment taxes for a domestic worker and had a tax lien placed against her home as a result. (New York Post -- Opinions)
NB still not settled on sliding house (3) Apr 1, 2009
Bob wrote on Sep 16, 2008 10:32 AM:why doesn't the city condeme the property as a public nuience, abate the problen and put a tax lien on the property for all cost. Its much cheaper and quicker than going to court. (Coos Bay-North Bend The World, OR)
Lien Hits Broker Mar 27, 2009
This month, she was hit by the feds with a tax lien of 248,495. 72, The Post's Lois Weiss reports. (New York Post -- Gossip)
Paying Late: Tax Lien List Shrinks For Now Mar 25, 2009
com : Paying Late: Tax Lien List Shrinks -- For Now ... Paying Late: Tax Lien List Shrinks -- For Now ... If your name was missing from the county's tax lien advertisement this month, you can breathe freely. (The Pilot Newspaper)
Houses run out of time: City Council orders houses demolished, but not without objections from parties responsible Mar 21, 2009
Phillip Moore, who lives in Illinois, told the Council he paid about 2,600 for the tax lien on the unpaid property taxes in June 2006. Moore asked the Council to give him 120 days to obtain possession of the deed and said he planned to renovate the home. (Muscatine Journal, IO)
Tax Changes Help Distressed Homeowners Mar 19, 2009
Trying to provide some relief, the IRS has made changes to make it easier for distressed homeowners to avoid having a federal tax lien block either a mortgage refinancing or sale of a home ... While it can take 30 days to process an application to get rid of a tax lien, or to have it take a back seat to a lender's claim, the IRS said that it is working to speed the requests because of the recession. (KIRO TV, WA)
City water could cost more Mar 19, 2009
oldfarmboy wrote on Mar 18, 2009 8:28 PM:" Palo Verde Irrigation District charges an annual water toll of $55/acre regardless of the amount of water used. Again the use simply has to be beneficial. If 5 AF/acre are used, you get jolo's $11/AF. However, PVID also levies a land tax of, I think, somewhere around $8 per $100 of assessed valuation plus $1.40 or so per $100 of assessed valuation of improvements to the land. Like the County, PVID has the ability to seize land for non-payment of taxes... (El Centro Imperial Valley Press, CA)
Knight Energy faces foreclosure, tax lien Mar 19, 2009
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Flipping houses for real in New Iberia Mar 16, 2009
Mayor Hilda Curry said if the city demolishes a building, that s an up front cost to the city, and we have to put the cost of the demolition on a tax lien. And sometimes there are so many back taxes by the time you add up everything the liens on the property may be more than the property is actually worth. (New Iberia, LA)
Bill would give seniors, landlords tax relief Mar 16, 2009
The amount of the tax increases the homeowner would have paid if not enrolled in the program would be paid back either by that persons heirs or through a tax lien on the property at an interest rate of no more than 3 percent. The bill allows the Washington County Commissioners to offer the tax deferment to seniors, but does not make it mandatory. (The Herald-Mail Online)
Editorial: Senate halfway on punishing its own tax cheats Mar 15, 2009
In the normal course of business, names of individuals with tax problems - elected officials or not - are kept secret until a tax lien, if necessary, is issued, a process that can take years. Thus, it's possible, even under the provisions of Senate Bill 17, that Georgians might not know immediately whether a given lawmaker is suspected of not having met his or her tax obligations. (Athens Banner-Herald)
Investors sue for control of Pearl Ultralounge Mar 14, 2009
Pearl Ultra Lounge LLC owes the state $69,572 in general excise tax and county surcharges from July through November of last year, according to a state tax lien filed on Feb. 3. O Connor said that money recently was paid, although a record of release is not yet on file with the state Bureau of Conveyances. (Pacific Business News, HI)
Council vote shuts down visitors’ bureau Mar 5, 2009
The Holland Hotel is in foreclosure, Ponton told council members, and the city has a tax lien on the property of around 50,000. He said the bankruptcy court has made the city s lien a priority among creditors. (Alpine Avalanche, TX)
Trenton considers its options in water/tax crisis Mar 5, 2009
But again, even a win would come too late for the city because of the tax lien deadline. Technically, the submission of the petition suspends the City Council's approval of the sale, which means the state Department of Community Affairs is unlikely to allow the city to include $20 million as revenue in the current budget. (NJ.com -- Times)
Injunction compels EMDI cleanup Mar 5, 2009
Herron said however that other evidence the state attorney general's office attempted to introduce concerning tax lien records was not relevant to Wednesday's proceedings ... Eber then attempted to introduce a tax lien sale certificate of purchase. (Montrose Daily Press, CO)
