If I have tax arreages, canI get the amount owed and/or the payments lowered if I just started back to work?
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If I have tax arreages, canI get the amount owed and/or the payments lowered if I just started back to work?
Ii have property tax arrears for 2008, 2009, and 2010 to the state and county. I also received a notice from the to pay the taxes (which are around $9200). Is there any way to lower the taxes or schedule payments, as I just recovered from an accident and started working.
Asked on December 21, 2010 under Real Estate Law, Michigan
Answers:
M.T.G., Member, New York Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 13 years ago | Contributor
What you want to do is to negotiate a deal with the state and the county to pay back the arrears, correct? Lowering the taxes on your property requires that the assessment be challenged in some way. The problem with payment plans become that then the current taxes become dueand adds to the burden on you to pay. I would seek help from an attorney in your area (try legal aid and see if they will take your case). The tax liens can be foreclosed and then sold and that could indeed jeopardize your ownership of the property. You do not want that to happen and especially when you are just beginning to get back on your feet. It is a tough time but you can get through it if you persevere.
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