IRS and buying a house?

Question

Do you have to be up to date with filing with the IRS before buying a house?

Answer 1

Not to buy a house but you will almost certainly need to be current to get a mortgage.  The bank will insist on it as they don't want you getting a huge tax bill down the road that will make you unable to pay the mortgage.

Answer 2

IRS has nothing to do with you getting a loan unless you are in default to pay certain obligation. You can be late in filing your taxes and no one knows about it.