Im unemployed since 2011, and practically homeless, and that money was the only thing left for me to survive until I find a job. They had already withdrawn the money in september of 2016,
answered on May 10, 2017
If the bank has not sent the money to the IRS then you can call the IRS and ask to be marked Currently Not Collectible based on your unemployment status. If they agree they will release all or part of the levy. You can also contact your local Taxpayer Advocate for assistance or a Low Income... View More 
Massachusetts demands a boat excise tax and several fee's for using their waterways. Regardless the boat owner is not a citizen or legal resident of the state. This also means one cannot vote in the state because the person is not a citizen or legal resident. Examples Here: Boat excise tax; a... View More
answered on Apr 18, 2017
In the same way you have to pay a highway toll when you're driving on the state roads, you'd have to pay boat taxes and fees for using the state's waters, regardless of residency/ citizenship. The state government is, proverbially, king of its castle. This is the basis of sovereign... View More
My 2011 tax return was completed but the originals to be mailed were accidentally filed with the copies. The taxes were eventually mailed in November 2016. When the IRS was contacted recently they stated that since the tax return was filed beyond the 3 year limit (which I was unaware of the... View More
answered on Feb 9, 2017
It wasn't clear what you meant by the return was accidentally filed with the copies. It sounded like you sent the return to the IRS. In any event, the short answer is probably "no". If you could somehow prove that you properly sent the returns to the IRS on time, and that the IRS... View More
So they don't take my refund I only made 20,000 for the year. Any way to get out of offset?
answered on Jan 18, 2017
It's best to contact a CPA or tax lawyer directly about this question so they can review your related documents. The best first step is an Initial Consultation with an Attorney. This answer does not constitute legal advice; make any predictions, guarantees, or warranties; or create any... View More
answered on Jan 30, 2014
I would encourage you to contact MA and see what your liability was for 2011, what payments were applied for that year, and what (if any) balance remains.
You may owe for other years, or you many be getting billed for interest and penalties that have accrued. It is difficult to say without... View More
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answered on May 18, 2013
Property transferred by gift usually require the recipient to use the Donor's income tax basis. That carryover basis results in the preservation of built in capital gains. Had your father devised the property to you and your sister at death, you likely would have received a basis reflecting... View More
answered on May 6, 2011
It can be exceedingly stressful to manage these things yourself but the IRS has some helpful videos and pamphlets about the process that you may want to review before selecting a professional or trying to work this out on your own. Here is a link to the IRS videos that may be on point:... View More
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