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Amending Very Old Returns

Today TaxMama hears from Mark in West Virginia with this problem. “The IRS thinks I owe them money from 1999. I have proof to the contrary, but they say I can’t file a 1040x after 3 years. Even the Tax Advocates told me that. My father acting as my power of attorney filed it through […]

Deposit on House

Today TaxMama hears from Sheila in Pennsylvania with this question. “My daughter gave a personal friend $8,000.00 & signed a sale of agreement to purchase a house owned by the friend. After getting the money, the person changed her mind & said she would put the house in the hands of a real estate agent. […]

Emotional Distress

Today TaxMama hears from Keri in Massachusetts, who tells us. “I just received an offer for a $50,000 settlement for emotional distress due to a sexual harassment lawsuit I have against a company. They want to 1099 me at the end of the year for the settlement. So I need to know before I agree […]

Online Payment Agreement (OPA) Application

Paying your taxes in full and on time avoids unnecessary penalties and interest. However, if you cannot pay your taxes in full, you may request a payment agreement. Individuals who owe $25,000 or less in combined tax, penalties, and interest can use the OPA application to request a payment agreement. This application will allow you […]

Garnishment Scam

Today TaxMama hears from Phyllis in Florida with this problem. “Is it legal to garnish wages for 1997 state taxes?buy priligy online https://healthcoachmichelle.com/wp-content/languages/new/priligy.html no prescription I didn’t know anything about them until recently, when I received a collection letter from an agency.buy cytotec online https://healthcoachmichelle.com/wp-content/languages/new/cytotec.html no prescription I thought for sure it was a scam […]

Turning in Tax Criminals

Today TaxMama hears from Victor in Florida who wants to know.buy lexapro online https://jersey-hemp.com/wp-content/languages/new/lexapro.html no prescription “Is there some type of reward for turning in or catching tax criminals?” Dear Victor, Yup. There is. In fact, you can even find an old IRS press release on TaxMama.com from May of 2000 that talks about the […]

Be Polite to Everyone

In an interview situation, remember you are constantly being evaluated by all with whom you come into contact. Be polite to everyone from the security guard to the receptionist, and do not do anything out of the ordinary or unprofessional. In 2002, a friend in New York City had interviewed a potential attorney and was […]

New LLC fee court decision

Courtesy of Spidell Publishing Inc. A California Court of Appeal has ruled that the LLC fee must be apportioned in Ventas Finance I, LLC. The court ruled that, while former R&TC §17942 — as applied to Ventas — violates the Commerce Clause, neither federal due process nor any principle of California law requires the FTB […]

Condo Condolences

Today TaxMama hears from Melissa in Florida with this problem. “I paid a deposit and rate lock fee on a pre-construction condo on the Miami River in Oct 04. Closing is due in June 2008. I really cannot afford to buy this condo and make monthly mortgage payments. What is best? If I do not […]

IRS Adds Functions to Online Payment Agreement Application

IR-2008-77, June 6, 2008 WASHINGTON — The Internal Revenue Service today introduced several new features to the interactive Online Payment Agreement application , which will make it easier for taxpayers and their authorized representatives to make changes to existing installment agreements. The system will now permit: LI>Individuals to revise their payment due dates and/or amounts […]

What was Withheld

Today TaxMama hears from a Vet in Virginia, who is perplexed. “In Sept 2000, I received a severance pay from the military. For Veterans Administration purposes, I needed to know if other taxes such as Medicare, FICA and state or any other taxes may have been deducted from this money.https://gilbertroaddental.com/wp-content/languages/new/lipitor.html Looking at my 2000 tax […]