Q: Can California taxing authorities take my car that I own outright (purchased for cash - not leasing) to satisfy a debt?
Lawyers, want to be a Justia Connect Pro too? Learn more ›
- (916) 704-3009
- View Profile
- Answered
A:
Yes, California taxing authorities can seize your car to satisfy a debt. This is a measure taken when other attempts to collect the debt have failed. Your vehicle may be subject to seizure if it has significant value and is one of your assets.
However, they typically consider your essential needs first. Authorities usually leave you with basic necessities like transportation, so if your car is essential for work, they might be more hesitant to take it.
It's important to communicate with the taxing authorities if you're facing financial difficulties. Discussing payment plans or settlements can sometimes prevent the need for asset seizure. Taking proactive steps can help manage and resolve the debt situation more favorably.
Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.
The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.
Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.
