When is a taxpayer notified about impending tax sales?

A taxpayer is notified about impending tax sales prior to enforcement actions because this notification serves as a crucial step in the tax collection process. Before any enforcement measures can be initiated—such as a tax sale—the taxpayer must be informed of the outstanding tax obligations. This notification ensures transparency and provides the taxpayer with an opportunity to address any delinquent payments before more severe actions are taken.

The process typically involves sending notices that inform the taxpayer of their tax delinquency and the possibility of a tax sale if the situation is not rectified. This allows the taxpayer to either pay the owed taxes or make arrangements to avoid the impending sale, protecting their property rights and ensuring they are fully aware of the consequences of their tax delinquency. Thus, notifying taxpayers prior to enforcement actions aligns with fair practices in tax collection and upholds the principle of allowing individuals the chance to respond to debt before such drastic measures are implemented.