He also gaslights me, takes/hides my belongings, tracks my cell phone history (account is under his father’s. I have no access), has told me several times (during/post cancer) he wishes I would die, and is constantly creating financial hardship by spending large amounts of money on various... View More 
answered on Aug 16, 2019
I agree with the other attorneys regarding the divorce issue. I believe that you may need to consult with a tax attorney regarding any potential tax issues. Even if you haven't signed any returns in recent years that does not mean that your husband did not file a joint return electronically.... View More
I'm the Asst. Treasurer of the Brookfield Volunteer Fire Company, Inc., a 501(c)(3) certified organization. We noticed tax on an invoice for propane from Norbert E. Mitchell (our supplier.) They said, "you are not exempt from the CT - LP- Gross Receipts Tax". Is this true, and if... View More
answered on Aug 7, 2019
The State of Connecticut does allow exemptions for sales and use tax for 501c3 organizations. I did a quick search to see if the exemption applies to the gross receipts tax but could not find anything. I suggest calling the State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services and ask them. They... View More
I have always paid my taxes , my husband is self employed . It turns out he has not in years , finances are separated, so I’m not sure how much he has . We are lower income . I finally secured a a good job with health insurance and he wants to be added to my policy. Which I’m very scared... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2019
If you filed married filing separately then the IRS can only come after joint assets (joint bank accounts, home, stocks, etc.). If your finances are completely separate (including no joint bank accounts) then you should be fine.
If you filed married filing jointly then you are both... View More
Tax audit - 2 years item being reviewed (high deductible medical and pharmacy). don't have all the receipts. i do have the bills (30K plus) to substantiate and can account for atleast some ( approx half or so) of the deductible in year 1..and maybe 1/3 in year 2 of the returns being audited.... View More
answered on Jul 27, 2019
I recommend that you hire a tax attorney to represent you. They may be able to help you reconstruct your records.
I don't work, have a CORI, no assets i.e. real estate, 401K or pension. Have an Autistic son and a wife. We live with our parents so they support us. My Net Worth is at ( -36,000 plus I'm on the hook for another $70K that company is suing me for equipment I bought and the machines all... View More
answered on Jul 21, 2019
An Offer in Compromise is not submitted via a letter. You have to fill out a financial statement and submit supporting documentation for your expenses, as well as Form 656. Without more details we cannot tell you if you are eligible or not. You can try submitting an Offer on your own, hire an... View More
I know that I have read that you can make payments up to 6 years, however when calculating these I cannot afford to make payments like this, at all I am 55 years old, and have nothing. It was all bad tax advice in the day.
answered on Jun 17, 2019
You need to hire a good tax attorney. Most of us offer a free consultation. Stay away from the places you see advertised on TV. A tax attorney can frequently do better for you then you can do on your own. If you cannot pay monthly towards your debt they can get you put into currently not... View More
Until what date did I have to file my 2014 tax return in order to receive my refund?
answered on Jun 12, 2019
If your extension request was filed on time you had until October 15, 2018. After that you would need to prove that you were financially disabled during this time period to extend the statute of limitations.
Will that effect my taxes at the end of the year?
answered on Jun 10, 2019
This would be a very bad idea. You could end up being held responsible for taxes for a business that you were not involved in. I strongly advise him to open his own business account.
My grandparents house was sold and it will be split 5 ways. After taxes and fees ill receive 42,800, will i have to pay taxes at the end of the year for it or can i gift it to my wife or use most of it as a down payment for my first house ?
If i do have to pay taxes how do i figure out... View More
answered on Jun 7, 2019
You need to consult with your accountant. They can determine what you will owe if anything. For example, if you inherited the property you will get a "step up" in the basis to the fair market value at the time of the death of the person who left you the property. If that is the case... View More
answered on Jun 6, 2019
If you file married filing separately (which I recommend if he is still not paying enough in estimated tax payments) you will be required to list his social security number. There is a good chance that the IRS may look into whether or not he is filing a return.
The answer is for him to... View More
Can i reclaim pension and find pro bono help? I am 76 , alone, and have no earnings, I left in 2007
answered on May 31, 2019
The IRS does not arrest people for failing to pay taxes. They arrest people for evading paying taxes. You should contact an experienced tax attorney (I currently have a client out of the country and we communicate by email) and discuss your situation in depth. If you are unable to pay back the... View More
answered on May 23, 2019
The State of Ct is very difficult to work with when trying to settle a tax debt. You can try working it out on your own by going to court or seeking a collection alternative but it may be very difficult. I recommend calling a tax attorney in Connecticut to discuss your problem in depth. Most of... View More
I work for Hill AFB and I have a rather interesting problem that I am not sure how to resolve. My problem is not with the IRS but with DFAS (Defense Finance and Accounting Service).
When I started working for Hill, in 2017, I was guaranteed an 11k bonus. I received this bonus. The problem... View More
answered on May 23, 2019
Read IRS publication 525. On page 34 it discussed claim of right repayments. Review this section to see if you are eligible for a deduction or a credit. It can be complicated and it may be beneficial to have an accountant prepare your return if you believe you are eligible.
15 k to IRS and 8k to is. HELP! I am 65 with no savings. I work full time.
answered on May 1, 2019
If you cannot afford to repay the amount monthly (the IRS will want around $210 a month) then you will likely need to hire an attorney to help you come up with a collection alternative which can be currently not collectible status, an Offer in Compromise, or a partial payment installment agreement.... View More
I was forced to include my va disability payments to calculate withholding for back taxes owed. This cost me an extra 1000 per month
answered on Apr 25, 2019
The IRS considers income from any source in calculating what funds are available to repay your tax debt. Frequently a tax professional can negotiate a lower monthly installment agreement payment then a taxpayer can get on their own. Most of us offer a free consultation. Stay away from the places... View More
When my husband and I filed Married-Joint for the first time we found out that he owed back taxes from a previous marriage. The taxes were from 2011! He was injured on the job so he had not been working from 2012 - 2016. So when we filed it took all of our tax return to put towards that debt. His... View More
answered on May 2, 2019
If your husband filed a tax return with his ex-wife then they are both jointly and severally (individually) liable. The IRS can go after one person or both. They do not split the taxes 50/50 or apportion them according to income. The IRS will collect from whoever they can collect from whether... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2019
Towards the end of May it should be on file with the IRS. You would not be able to get any information but your ex-husband would be able to call.
At the beginning of 2018 my former business partner emptied our bank account and started her own business taking all the clients with her and spreading horrible lies about me. I've lost just about everything including my home, income, and reputation. I am still in business but I barely make... View More
answered on Apr 20, 2019
You need to speak with a good tax attorney to discuss your case in detail. If you do end up owing taxes that you cannot afford to pay there are collection alternatives available to you including an offer in compromise, a partial payment installment agreement, currently not collectible status, etc.... View More
My spouse is incarcerated and it appears that their ssn was e-filed on a return by someone already without permission.
answered on Apr 3, 2019
If you suspect that your husband was a victim of identity theft then you need to take steps to straighten this out.
I am including the link to the IRS page that discussed what to do if you suspect identity theft.
https://www.irs.gov/newsroom/taxpayer-guide-to-identity-theft... View More
The IRS transcripts say that a fund in my name was sold from a Fidelity account. I have never had an account of any sort with Fidelity or any financial company at all. I was given the name and address of the seller. This action seems like fraud perpetrated as a Trust. How do I get a copy of the... View More
answered on Apr 3, 2019
It sounds like you have been a victim of identity theft. This can be a complex issue to straighten out with the IRS. I recommend consulting with an experienced tax attorney. Most of us offer a free consultation. Stay away from the places you see advertised on TV.
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