Know what is owed and who is collecting it
A past-due tax balance can include more than the original bill. Ask the local collecting office for an up-to-date amount and the status of the account. Do not assume a mortgage foreclosure notice and a property-tax collection notice follow the same process.
Your Austin-area property
Share the Austin-area property location and the taxing authority shown on the notice. The property address matters more than a mailing address when organizing the sale conversation and identifying which records the closing team needs.
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Options worth discussing
Ask about payment options
The Texas Comptroller describes installment and other payment options for qualifying circumstances. Ask your local tax office what, if anything, is available for your account.
Understand whether keeping the property works
Compare the payment arrangement, continuing taxes, repairs, and other obligations with your household plans. Independent tax or legal advice may help.
Explore a sale with the balance accounted for
If selling fits your goals, have the closing professionals identify required tax payoffs and other deductions before comparing offers.
How The Tayton Group can help
We can review the property in its current condition, discuss a possible purchase, and consider the tax balance in the proposed transaction. For a sale with us, we can coordinate requested payoff information through the closing team with your authorization. We do not negotiate away taxes on your behalf or promise to stop a tax sale.
Understand the money before deciding
If we propose a purchase, compare the offer with the amount you would actually receive. Ask the closing team to account for required payoffs, agreed expenses, and adjustments. Any remaining proceeds are distributed through closing; a positive payout or particular closing date is not guaranteed.
Helpful information to have ready
- Property address and tax account reference, if known
- Which tax office is collecting the balance
- Any collection notice, lawsuit, or sale deadline
- Approximate tax and mortgage balances and your preferred outcome
Start with a short description. Do not put Social Security numbers, bank details, full loan account numbers, or private legal records in the website form or chat. Arrange an appropriate way to share documents with the responsible professional.
Common questions
Can back taxes be paid from the sale?
The closing professionals can assess whether an acceptable payoff can be handled through closing. The sale must produce enough funds or have other approved arrangements.
Will you pay my taxes even if I do not sell?
We are evaluating a property purchase, not providing tax assistance or a loan. Do not assume we will pay obligations outside a signed, agreed transaction.
Further reading
Content reviewed October 18, 2026. Requirements and individual circumstances can change.