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The rule of Law concerning Tax Levies on mortgage escrow accounts.

Mortgage Escrow Accounts

Banks generally require a portion of property taxes and insurance to be paid with each mortgage payment. This is held in escrow until the tax and insurance are paid. As long as the taxpayer can not withdraw money in these accounts, a levy can not reach it.

Sometimes the account is overpaid. The taxpayer may have the option to get this refunded. A levy can reach this.

Also, when property is sold, there may be escrow money that will be refunded to the taxpayer. A levy can reach this, too.