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When IRS Debt Meets Divorce or Inheritance — Complex Tax Cases in Georgia Households

Divorce, remarriage, and inheritance often come with unexpected tax consequences. Couples and families in Columbus, Atlanta, LaGrange, Phenix City, and Peachtree City sometimes discover IRS debt only after separating or receiving an inheritance that carries hidden liens.

MJ Tax Relief helps Georgia families untangle these complex issues so that divorce settlements and inheritances are not derailed by past-due taxes.


Joint Tax Debt After Divorce

Spouses who filed jointly share liability even after the divorce decree—unless protected by IRS-recognized relief such as:

  • Innocent Spouse Relief for debts caused by the other spouse’s errors.

  • Separation of Liability Relief to split responsibility after divorce.

  • Equitable Relief when strict rules don’t fit but fairness dictates protection.


How Divorce Affects Property with Liens

  • Selling a marital home becomes difficult if an IRS or Georgia DOR lien exists.

  • Re-titling assets may trigger IRS scrutiny or jeopardize payment agreements.

  • Divorce courts sometimes order one spouse to pay tax debt, but the IRS can still pursue the other.


Inherited Property and IRS Debt

Heirs in Georgia often inherit land or homes encumbered by a deceased relative’s tax liens:

  • The lien typically survives the decedent’s estate.

  • Beneficiaries may be forced to satisfy the lien before selling or refinancing.

  • Executors can face personal liability if distributions occur before settling taxes.


How MJ Tax Relief Resolves These Complex Cases

  • Reviews divorce decrees and estate documents alongside IRS transcripts.

  • Petitions for innocent-spouse determinations to protect the blameless spouse.

  • Negotiates lien subordination or discharge to allow real-estate sales.

  • Coordinates with family-law attorneys and probate courts to align legal and tax strategies.


Georgia-Specific Considerations

  • Georgia courts generally uphold IRS collection rights regardless of divorce orders.

  • Probate timelines in Georgia may be short; early tax assessment is crucial.

  • State inheritance-tax issues are minimal, but property liens remain significant.


Conclusion

If you’re navigating divorce or probate in Columbus, Atlanta, or nearby areas and discover IRS or state tax debt, you need experienced guidance. MJ Tax Relief protects families from inheriting unnecessary liabilities and ensures property settlements can move forward.


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