Receiving a notice of delinquency rarely arrives at a calm time. Many people leave the letter unopened while managing a limited income. According to data from Cotality, the property tax delinquency rate in the U.S. reached 5.1% in 2025, a trend that has gradually...

Many people struggle to pay their property taxes because of real changes in their financial situation, not due to neglect. An unexpected medical bill, a family member’s illness, a loss, or income that no longer covers everyday expenses often pushes tax payments lower...

Living in a fully paid home no longer means financial stability when property taxes and fixed-income seniors meet. Research from the Urban Institute shows that over 30% of households led by older adults spend a good part of their income on housing costs, including...

When unpaid taxes on a home pile up, you may wonder if the property is still an asset or a financial burden. According to ITEP, property taxes account for three out of every four local tax dollars in the United States, which helps explain why the collection process...

Many homeowners aged 65 or older feel there's no real way to reduce the taxes they pay on their homes, but a property tax exemption for seniors can actually provide meaningful relief. According to The Tax Foundation, property taxes account for nearly 30% of state and...

Wondering how to check if your taxes are paid? The answer starts directly with the IRS—not with what a third party tells you. Given that the IRS processes over 266.6 million returns and forms every year, the agency’s official records are always the most reliable...

If you’re asking, “Can you buy a house if you owe taxes?” the short answer is yes in some situations. A recent report from Nasdaq notes that nearly 23% of Americans say they owe back taxes, which helps explain how common this concern is. Here, we walk through what...