Tax Sale
/ˈtæk seɪl/
Definitions
- (n.) The public sale of property seized for nonpayment of taxes.
The county held a tax sale to recover unpaid property taxes.
Forms
- tax sale
- tax sales
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Commentary
A tax sale typically follows after a tax lien has been placed; precise procedures vary by jurisdiction.
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