Escrow & Title
A NH property under an IRS tax lien due to the seller's unpaid federal income taxes:
ACan be sold free and clear without addressing the lien
BHas the lien that must be paid or released before or at closing to convey clear title✓ Correct
CTransfers the IRS liability to the buyer automatically
DIs exempt from the lien if sold to a first-time homebuyer
Explanation
Federal tax liens attach to all property of the taxpayer and must be satisfied (paid or released) before or at closing to convey marketable title to the buyer. The IRS lien does not transfer to innocent buyers.
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