We all know that the Constitution says that the government cannot deny anyone of life liberty or property without due process of law. But did you know that the government may be able to seize your property even if you're not accused of a crime? It's true. Federal and state statutes allow authorities to take your property through a process called civil forfeiture. In this week’s podcast, Kelly and her guest Dan Alban, a litigator with experience in these kinds of cases, discuss civil forfeiture.  

Hope for Civil Forfeiture Progression and Reform 

Dan discusses what taxpayers need to know about civil forfeiture as well as tips and resources to help resolve or prevent future incidents. They share real-life cases and how civil forfeiture has progressed, as well as the hope for reform in the future. 

Listen to Kelly and Dan cover many topics on Civil Forfeiture, such as: 

• The History of Civil Forfeiture 
• How Civil Forfeiture has transitioned 
• Structuring
• Pending Cases and Resolutions 
• IRS Seizure Laws 
• Attorney Assistance and Legal Proceedings 
• Violations and Due Process 
• Hopes for progression and reforms 

More About Kelly Phillips Erb: 

Kelly is the creator and host of the new Taxgirl podcast series. Kelly who works with taxpayers like you every day. One of the things that she does is help folks out of tax jams, and hopefully, keep others from getting into them.  

Links Mentioned: 

Kelly’s Website – Taxgirl  

Steve Forbes – What’s Ahead 

Structuring and Bank Information -Fincen 

Clyde Hirsch Sowers Respect Act 

End Forfeiture 

Dan Alban - LinkedIn 

Form for potential IJ clients: https://www.ij.org/report-abuse