I have a post office box. Does that protect me from getting federal tax lien notices or other paperwork the IRS is required to send me before they can attach my property?
NO. The IRS is only required to send you notice to the most recent address they have on file. A Federal Tax Lien puts the world on notice that you owe the IRS money. It attaches to property currentlyowned, and will attach to any future property interest. Note: If you get married and you have tax problems, it can impact your topnew spouses property interests.