Tax agencies use several ways to encourage tax compliance, including publishing taxpayer delinquency lists and filing liens. The rules—and your options—can vary between states and the IRS. Here’s what you need to know, including how to avoid notoriety.
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Kelly Phillips Erb, known as Taxgirl, is a tax attorney, writer, and speaker who explains tax news, IRS updates, scams, financial crime, and money in plain English.
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