Q: Can I be held in contempt if I start making payments?
I have a case dating back to 2009. I have received little to no information from the DOR. Including payment requests, past due notices, and pending hearings. I have lived at the same address for over 7 years. Per the clerks website just as recent as 8 months ago the case was dismissed for lack of prosecution. There was also a CADR abatement (not sure what any of it means). I lost my job due to lay off in 2008. I was unable to find employement so my wife and I decided to for me to be a stay at home dad due to high costs of daycare. Our financial situation is slowly improving. If I start making payments immediately can I still be held in contempt. I have also recently applied for a modification. I am seeking employement but it has been difficult due to amount of time I have been out of the workforce.
A:
No you cannot be held in contempt if you start making payments. It may trigger some department review and cause them to look harder. Blood in the water usually attracts the sharks---not to say that DOR are sharks but...
I suggest you consult an attorney to get more specific advise and strategies:
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