An IRS lien has not yet been placed on my primary residence here in Texas, which I am in the process of selling and which I have signed a contract with the new buyer. Once I go to Closing, what will happen if i take cash proceeds from the sale of my primary residence (which is my only residence and the only asset that I own-I don't even own a vehicle) and if I purchase gold or silver coins/or ingots and hold them in a personal safe and not in a bank? I am disabled and the only income I receive and which I am able to live on, is a monthly direct deposit of $1885.00/month (after my Medicare gets automatically deducted) leaving me an annual income of $22,620.00/year (which is before Federal Income Tax is deducted). Thank you for your input and taking the time to share your advice with me. Kindest regards, BLG77047