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Will Supreme Court Settle Sale of Tax Liens Issue?

There's a split among circuit courts on whether tax foreclosure sales may be avoidable as preferential and fraudulent transfers by property owners who subsequently seek relief under the Bankruptcy Code. If the Supreme Court eventually weighs in to resolve this circuit split, property owners, municipalities, and potential bidders for tax liens across the country will receive greater clarity on this critical issue.

6 minute read February 01, 2022 at 12:05 AM
By
Kenneth L. Baum
Will Supreme Court Settle Sale of Tax Liens Issue?

The sale of tax liens has long been a method for the collection of delinquent property taxes, water and sewer charges, and other assessments by municipalities.

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