When a property owner does not pay any connected property taxes, a tax deed is a legal instrument that transfers ownership of the property to the government. The government agency has the right to sell the property in order to recover unpaid taxes thanks to a tax deed. The property is then transferred to the buyer after it is sold. These sales, which go by the name “tax deed sales,” are frequently done at auctions.
When a property owner doesn’t pay the related property taxes, a tax deed transfers title of the property to the government.
Tax deeds are sold at auction to the highest bidder for a minimum price equal to the owed taxes plus interest and transaction fees. Successful bidders typically have 48 to 72 hours to complete the transaction after winning the auction.
The total outstanding tax assessment is paid to the county at the conclusion of the auction, and the previous owner is given the net amount after taxes and penalties.
Any sum paid to the municipality in excess of the amount of property taxes plus interest may be claimed back by property owners.
Any tax paid on a piece of real estate is referred to as a property tax. Real estate owners are responsible for paying taxes, which are levied by the municipality where the property is located. It is implicitly acknowledged that real estate property owners are liable for paying property tax assessments.
The funds raised through taxes are used to support a number of municipal initiatives, including the development of the water and sewer systems, the police and fire departments, the public school system, the building of roads and highways, and other services. Rates of real estate taxes vary by jurisdiction.
