The IRS can seize your house and everthing in it. Then, the IRS can sell it at a auction for back taxes any time they want. They can garnish your wages, They can put you both in jai. Think of Al Capone--he was finally put behind bars when he didn't pay his income taxes.

As far as I know, the IRS does not negoiate what they are owed. Your only bargaining chip is to appear with your lawyer (a tax and IRS expert) in front of an IRS agent, and work out a payment plan. Otherwise, you could end up in jail for a very long time.

Please take care of this immediately. Get motivated and get this done. Good luck.

Bev.

Tinker,

You are in serious need for legal advice...do not delay, do not wait for your husband to pass before seeing an attorney.

Not sure why you would not have filed your taxes. Penalties and interest?????? I would seek an accountant quick. I would imagine the IRS has already put a lein on the house. When you sell anything owed to them is taken first.

Ever heard of a Tax lien?

Go directly to a tax accountant do not pass go just keep going.