Legal Question in Tax Law in North Carolina
Federal Tax Liability
If my husband owed back taxes (business related) to the IRS before we were married (5 years ago), can the IRS take what is legally mine?
Asked on 12/11/03, 2:30 pm
1 Answer from Attorneys
Barbara Lamar
Law Office of Barbara Lamar
Re: Federal Tax Liability
No, the IRS cannot take property that is legally yours to satisfy your husband's pre-marriage tax debt. There could, however, be problems with any property that is jointly owned by you and your husband.
Answered on 12/13/03, 4:14 pm