Nick says:. Do I have to pay taxes on a tax sale excess proceeds??? John says:. There is another property that i am interested in that i can find no living owner. Is there a way to filter out properties like this so i dont bother sending mailers to them or to even tell if they have liens. I am trying to find out how to protect the property ie home insurance when I purchase the tax deed. When a property owner stops paying their property taxes, the local municipality i.