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The Surplus Laws Blog
Evergreen deep-dives on tax-sale surplus funds, redemption periods, claim strategy, and state-by-state playbooks — crafted for claimants, attorneys, and recovery pros.
How to Recover Surplus Funds in Georgia: A Complete Guide
Learn how to navigate Georgia tax sale surplus fund recovery under O.C.G.A. § 48-4-5. This comprehensive guide covers former owner rights, priority rules, county filing procedures, key deadlines, and claim assignments.
- Jul 26, 2026·6 min
How to Recover Surplus Funds in Hawaii: A Complete Guide
Learn how to recover tax-sale surplus funds in Hawaii under HRS § 231-70. Understand key deadlines, filing with county finance departments, and non-assignment rules.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in Iowa: A Complete Guide
A comprehensive guide to recovering tax-sale surplus funds (excess proceeds) in Iowa under Iowa Code § 446.37. Learn about statutory redemption periods, key deadlines, filing with the County Treasurer, and assignment rules.
Surplus CompassRead→ - Jul 26, 2026·6 min
How to Recover Surplus Funds in Idaho: A Complete Guide
Learn how to navigate Idaho Code § 31-808 to claim tax-sale surplus funds after a tax deed foreclosure, including deadlines, eligibility rules, and strict anti-assignment laws.
Surplus CompassRead→ - Jul 26, 2026·6 min
How to Recover Surplus Funds in Illinois: A Complete Guide
Discover how to recover tax sale surplus funds in Illinois. Learn about 35 ILCS 200/21-305, pre-sale redemption periods, circuit court petition steps, Cook County procedures, and claim assignment rules.
Surplus CompassRead→ - Jul 26, 2026·6 min
How to Recover Surplus Funds in Indiana: A Complete Guide
Learn how former property owners in Indiana can claim tax-sale surplus funds under IC § 6-1.1-24-7. Discover key deadlines, filing procedures, and critical rules regarding claim assignments.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in Kansas: A Complete Guide
Understanding Kansas tax foreclosure laws, K.S.A. § 79-2803, and why the state's minimum bid system means surplus funds are generally not generated.
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How to Recover Surplus Funds in Kentucky: A Complete Guide
Learn how to claim judicial tax sale surplus funds in Kentucky under KRS § 426.530. Discover eligibility rules, key deadlines, court confirmation requirements, and step-by-step procedures to recover excess proceeds.
Surplus CompassRead→ - Jul 26, 2026·6 min
How to Recover Surplus Funds in Louisiana: A Complete Guide
A comprehensive guide to understanding and recovering tax-sale surplus funds in Louisiana under La. R.S. § 47:2211, including eligibility, parish procedures, and key deadlines.
Surplus CompassRead→ - Jul 26, 2026·6 min
How to Recover Surplus Funds in Maine: A Complete Guide
Learn how to navigate Maine's tax lien system, understand Me. Rev. Stat. tit. 36, § 949, and successfully recover surplus funds following a tax foreclosure sale.
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