Q: Local tax problems. How to find out how much I really owe?
I've been paying local tax for 2016. I paid for 6 months @$138 a month. I received a certified letter that I owe more than the original amount. They're suing me in court. The original amount was $1700. In just 3 months it's over $2600!
I missed one payment and tried working with them. They would not respond to my calls.
They are taxing me at my full wages also. My 401k, health insurance and health expense account (flexspend) are being taxed. These I believe are non taxable.
Now they want all Tax years.
The representative said that a judge could extend payments more than 18 months. I was trying to make arrangements but with no success.
Also, they're trying to say that I lived within city limits when according to my payroll I was living in a township. Townships in Ohio are tax free. If this happens they could say I owe for 2013-2015. With Tax and penalties could add up to $7000.
How to get clarification of debt owed?
A:
You'll want to request your transcripts. Those will show where you were assessed tax, interest, penalties, etc...
I would suggest hiring a professional as this stuff is complex and difficult to navigate.
Best of luck.
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