Escrow & Title

A Florida property is sold at a tax deed sale. Which of the following claims might survive the tax deed sale?

AAll prior mortgages are extinguished
BFederal tax liens (IRS) may survive if the IRS was not properly notified✓ Correct
CAll liens are automatically extinguished
DHOA liens always survive

Explanation

Federal tax liens (IRS liens) may survive Florida tax deed sales if the IRS was not properly notified of the sale proceedings. Florida state tax deed sales generally extinguish state and local liens, but federal liens have special survivability protections.

Related Florida Escrow & Title Questions

Practice More Florida Real Estate Questions

1,500+ questions covering all exam topics. Start free — no signup required.

Take the Free Florida Quiz →