Im filling out chapter 7 forms and wonder if I list a tax lien on schedule D and E if the lien is not secured by my home?

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   Richard WeltmanPro

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   Answered May 19, 2012 17:45. In most states a federal tax lien attaches to real estate upon filing whether or not there is equity in the real estate to pay it. That would suggest scheduling the tax lien on bankruptcy Schedule D. The lien may later become a priority issue between your secured creditors.
   
   But having said this, you should not be doing this yourself without professional help. I must agree with my colleague here. There is too much at stake in your situation to guess or speculate. You should meet and confer with a qualified CA bankruptcy attorney immediately.
   
   Good luck.

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   Walter C Oney Jr

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   Answered May 19, 2012 16:25. You are making a terrible mistake filing bankruptcy without an attorney if you owe taxes and have a tax lien. That decision could cost you thousands of dollars -- much more than an attorney would cost.

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   James WebsterPro

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   Answered May 19, 2012 18:27. First, I am not sure you understand tax liens and it is not clear there is not a lien on your home.
   
   Based on the first issue, you need an attorney.
   
   Too much is at risk.

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