Q: What can I do about the irs? First they say I owe back taxes, then I don't, now I do. Please help!
I filed innocent spouse after discovering my ex did not claim income for one year and made a huge mistake on another leaving me in debt to the IRS for about 50k. I received a letter that there was no tax owed for one of those years and the other year I was relieved of any responsibility. I have yet to receive any kind of notice in the mail regarding this debt owed, only told over the phone (when I call) that I owe this 20k. I have asked repeatedly for a bill to be sent and have gotten nothing. They keep my tax refunds. The lady on the phone today told me they are going to start levying my wages if I don't set up payment arrangements. But I have a letter stating nothing is owed but over the phone they say I owe!? What do I do?
A:
Contact a tax attorney or an enrolled agent as soon as possible. If you are considered a low income taxpayer, you can seek help with a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic in your state.
You can also try the Taxpayer Advocate.
If you're at the garnishment phase, you need help immediately.
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