MarilynG1
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Retirement tax questions

If a deceased person owes back taxes, the IRS may be able to force the beneficiary to liquidate the IRA and pay the back taxes.

 

However, it may be to the beneficiary's benefit to work with the IRS on the matter before that occurs. 

 

Click this link for more info on IRS Levies. 

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