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Retirement tax questions
Certain estate property is exempt from income tax levies. This includes the proceeds of life insurance policies, workers' comp and unemployment benefits, and a limited amount of household goods, clothing, tools, books, furniture and real property. If an estate has insufficient non-exempt assets, then the administrator can negotiate with the IRS to reduce the lien. If, however, the administrator transfers assets to heirs without paying tax liabilities, then the IRS (and state tax agencies) will come after the administrator, personally, for the back taxes.
http://finance.zacks.com/happens-federal-income-tax-debt-person-owes-dies-6209.html
http://moneyning.com/money-management/heirs-responsibilities-after-a-death/
http://money.cnn.com/2014/06/19/pf/inherited-debt-adult-children/