The Internal Revenue Service (I.R.S.) may assume ownership of property from the defaulted taxpayer. No exceptions are made. Existing properties, even real estate, are not exempt from the threat of seizure.
The Internal Revenue Service is also responsible for getting the properties they seize up for bid at auction. The auction is Mandated by law to be open and advertised to the public.
There are specific things you need to know before bidding on a real estate auction hosted by the IRS.
In the first place, you need to be aware that IRS real estate bidding is different from bidding because of foreclosure by either Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac or HUD. In fact, it is auction of property seized as a result of neglect in paying taxes on it. A different set of rules governs these auctions.
Is the property currently mortgaged? Rest assured the Internal Revenue Service will check to see. When you visit the IRS website, you will find these words:
Our offices will give you information regarding any hindrance that is known of against or other claims on the property that is listed on Form 2434-B. It is not guaranteed that you will be received the correct and complete information. This information is furnished solely to assist you, the potential bidder, in determining the worth of the merchandise up for auction. Buyer Beware! Buyer beware when you bid on these items! Real Estate that the IRS sells is conveyed by Quit-Claim Deed. It’s a good idea to contact PALS to see if anyone else has either ordered or performed a 3rd party title search.
Mortgage companies have the option of putting a reclaim on real estate within six months of an IRS sponsored real estate bid - but note that any property won at an IRS auction will be without warranty. The Internal Revenue Service can’t give you a guarantee. They tell you right up front that any property you bid on is “as is” and “where is”, meaning you accept it as it stands, and anything that needs to be done with it, you will do! If at a later point you are displeased with this, that is too bad. As much as one would like to, you can’t sue the I.R.S.
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