Back Taxes
Falling behind on property taxes can lead to serious problems. Property back taxes are taxes on your property that haven’t been paid by the due date.
If you don’t pay your property taxes on time, the amount you owe starts to grow with added interest and fees. If the issue isn’t resolved, the government can take legal steps, like placing a lien on your property or even selling it, to collect the money. MD Tax Help is here to explain your options and help you fix the situation before things get worse.
What Are Property Back Taxes?
Property back taxes are simply unpaid taxes on your property.
When you miss a property tax payment, the amount you owe becomes back taxes. Over time, interest and fees add up, increasing your debt. If you don’t pay, the government can take legal action to recover the unpaid taxes, including placing a claim on your property or even selling it. It’s important to take care of back taxes quickly to avoid even bigger issues.
How Property Back Taxes Work
• Growing Debt
When you miss a payment, your tax debt doesn’t stay the same. Interest and fees begin to build up, making the total amount you owe bigger. The longer you wait, the harder it can be to pay it off.
• Property Lien
To make sure the taxes are paid, the government can put a lien on your property. A lien is a legal claim on your property, meaning you won’t be able to sell or refinance it until your back taxes are paid. The lien stays until the debt is settled.
• Property Sale
If you keep missing payments, the government can move forward with even stronger actions, like selling your property to cover the unpaid taxes. This could result in the loss of your home or other valuable property.
Client Success Stories
At MD Tax Help, we’ve helped many homeowners fix their back tax problems and prevent losing their property. Here are a couple of stories of how we’ve helped:
• Fixing Back Taxes for Michael
“Michael was behind on property taxes for several years, and his debt was growing fast. He was worried the government would sell his house to pay off the taxes. Michael reached out to MD Tax Help, and we got to work right away. We helped him come up with a payment plan that worked for his budget.
By acting quickly, we helped Michael pay off his back taxes and keep his property. Now he doesn’t have to worry about losing his home.”
• Stopping a Property Sale for Sarah
“Sarah had fallen behind on her property taxes, and the government had put a lien on her home. She was scared she might lose her property. Sarah contacted MD Tax Help, and we worked with her to find a solution.
We helped her reduce her debt and create a payment plan that fit her needs. Thanks to our help, Sarah was able to clear the lien and stop a potential property sale, keeping her home safe.”