We all know that under the Constitution, the government cannot deny anyone life, liberty, or property without due process of law. However, that hasn’t stopped federal and state authorities from seizing property even when a crime has not been committed. Many taxpayers don’t understand the laws and guidelines that apply to civil forfeiture. In this week’s podcast episode, Kelly and her guest Dan Alban, an attorney at the Institute for Justice, discuss the ins and outs of civil forfeiture.

Asset Seizure & Civil Forfeiture

Sadly, there have been many innocent victims who have experienced and are still experiencing civil forfeiture issues. Dan helps Kelly unfold many grey areas of civil forfeiture, as well as offer tips and resources on how taxpayers and others can forgo litigation or prevent future incidents. They share real life cases and how civil forfeiture has progressed, as well as the hope for reform in the future.

Listen to Kelly and Dan talk about Civil Forfeiture, including:

The history of civil forfeiture
How civil forfeiture has transitioned
Structuring and the challenges with structuring
The expenses and process of civil forfeiture litigation
Pending cases and resolutions
The largely unknown air traveling with money rules and laws
Rules and tips for taxpayers
IRS seizure laws
Attorney assistance and legal proceedings
Violations and due process
Hope for progression and reforms

About Kelly:

Kelly Phillips Erb created and hosts the Taxgirl podcast, your home for tax news, tax info, and tax policy. In each episode, she shares conversations about taxes, money, and the choices we make. Kelly is a tax attorney who works with taxpayers and tax practitioners like you every day. She helps folks out of tax jams, and hopefully, keeps others from getting into them.

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