You can go onto your IRS portal and pull the account transcript for the business. This will tell you if a return is on file. If you are unable to do it that way, you can call the IRS directly. Just be prepared for long wait times.

The easiest way is contacting the firm you worked with or... View More

Generally speaking you must give authorization, usually through signature, for someone to file a POA on your behalf. For example, the IRS POA forms require the taxpayer sign each form giving authorization.

You should have the IRS mirror your account. This will still hold you jointly liable however your account will be view as individual rather than with your ex spouse. Then you can get into a payment plan based off what you can afford.

Unfortunately penalties and interest will continue to incur until the tax debt is paid in full; it is typically just reduced by the % amount. It might be worth engaging a professional to draft a penalty abatement request on your behalf, as these things do usually require some negotiations with the... View More

This issue can get a little complex. To start off if the IRS is saying you owe taxes, you file a return, and a due a refund, they will keep the refund. If you are a victim of identity theft you need to call the IRS identity theft department directly at 800-908-4490 to resolve the issue. It might... View More

if you are married you are able to file married, filing separate unless otherwise ordered by the court

if you are asking specifically regarding the IRS or State you can call, confirm your identity, and see who has an active Power of Attorney on your account. The representatives you speak to should be able to give guidance on how to revoke that power as well.

To add a little bit to Linda's response - you could even get a little ahead by filling out an IRS Form 911. This is a written request for TPA help. Have that form completed when you call in and they will be able to give you more guidance on if you should mail or fax it in.

Unfortunately the IRS is still delayed when it comes to their backlog. Things such as resolution proposals, including an OIC, can take some time to be processed through their systems and assigned to a representative for review. I would say it's safe to say 6 months is a good estimate, however... View More

Not having a 1099 does not mean you can skip reporting the income made. As you likely are aware this is considered self-employment work (if you've made $600 or more) and should be tracked/ reported accordingly. You can do so by filing out a schedule C. Here you will be able to account for the... View More

it is unlikely you will be pursed criminally for missing returns unless something else is going on. However it is possible that the IRS and/or State may file a substitute for return on your behalf. When the IRS and/or State takes this action, they utilize the wage and financial information that has... View More

sounds like you should retain an attorney privately, since there could be some serious criminal activity going on

Hi. Unfortunately this is not a site to retain legal representation. Please reach out to an attorney privately.

CA FTB has taxpayer advocate services - see the link below

https://www.ftb.ca.gov/help/disagree-or-resolve-an-issue/taxpayer-advocate-services.html

anyone who owes delinquent taxes is recommended to pay them off in a timely manner - you may want to reword your question to include more context.

Hi, you may want to reword your question. If you are asking why your deceased parents put property in someone's name, no one can really answer that. Since they are deceased we are unable to tell what their intent was. They may have just wanted the individual to inherit the property when they passed.

Hi. You might want to reword your question. It does not quite make sense when you say the IRS is withholding a tax return. Are you saying you requested a tax return transcript and they haven't provided it? Are you asking how long it is taking them to process a tax return? Are you asking how... View More

Hi! I am trying to understand you question. Are you asking if they can up the pricing? If so the answer is yes. If you are asking if they are allowed to double charge you for one week when it was only supposed to be $400? My guess is it was incidental and can probably be address with customer... View More

Hi! Unfortunately this is not the place to retain an attorney, it is a forum for legal questions. You should reach out to a trademark attorney privately.

Hi! This forum is to ask questions regarding law not retaining counsel. I'd suggest researching tax firms and reach out to someone privately.