tax title

American

noun

Law.

a title, acquired by the purchaser at a forced sale of property for nonpayment of taxes.

Etymology

Origin of tax title

An Americanism dating back to 1825–35

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tax title

My contract says tax, title, fees and licensing—but then wouldn’t I have to pay that again at the end of the lease period, if I buy it?

From Barron's ● Feb. 4, 2026

My contract says tax, title, fees and licensing — but then wouldn’t I have to pay that again at the end of the lease period, if I buy it?

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 4, 2026

An out-the-door price includes the sales price and additional fees, and the tax, title, and license fees.

From Seattle Times ● Mar. 14, 2022

Those include a modest tax title that would modify the phase-down agreement for the renewable production and investment tax credits.

From Scientific American ● Dec. 22, 2020

“I’ve just sold my tax title for a hundred dollars, to Blount.”

From Shadow Mountain by Dane Coolidge

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