I bought my present home from some investors who bought it in a HUD auction. Apparently the original owner had tax problems also becaue once a month I get a letter from the IRS addressed to the guy asking for money. I've called twice with all the details about how he hasn't lived there for years. Each time they took down the info, thanked me, assured me that the situation would be corrected then promptly sent more collection notices. I don't even waste my time anymore I just throw the letters straight into the trash.
Just one more example, from a VERY long list, of the ineffencies of our current tax system. It needs to be pulled out by it's roots and thrown onto the ash heap of history!