Tax-protesting former Idaho State Rep. Phil Hart successfully re-purchased his Athol home from the IRS at a public auction last month, but he missed an Oct. 22 deadline to pay the balance of the purchase price and is now appealing in court for more time. The IRS seized Hart’s log home to help satisfy his more than $586,000 federal income tax debt. At a public auction in Coeur d’Alene on Oct. 1, Hart was the high bidder for the home on 10 acres, bidding $202,740, well above the minimum bid of $110,000; the 3-bedroom, 3-bath, 2,888 square foot home is assessed for tax purposes at $268,681. He submitted a deposit to the IRS of $23,260, and the balance was due by Oct. 22. But instead of paying up on that date, Hart instead filed an emergency motion in federal court asking for a delay until December/Betsy Russell, Eye on Boise. More here.

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