Will bankruptcy stop tax liens?

My home that I have lived in for 2 years is worth $300,000 and I have a $450,000 mortgage on it. The IRS claims I owe $100,000 in back taxes. I have heard mixed advice and I want to know, will filing for bankruptcy prevent the IRS from taking my home under a chapter 13 filing?
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Answered By: The Schreiber Law Firm
Presently, there is no equity due to the amount owed to mortgage holder. The IRS isn't going to sell since it cannot receive anything from a sale, since it would have to pay off the lien holder first.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 7/6/2011

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Answered By: Bird & VanDyke, Inc.
Taxes are very difficult to deal with. Potentially they could be discharged. Would need more info.

Answer Applies to: California
Replied: 7/6/2011

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