Recieved a letter form the IRS for adjusted tax $$$ received and a bill that exactly matches my wife's taxes withheld by her previous employer for 2013. We have pay stubs and W2s showing taxes withheld from her pay.
answered on Sep 8, 2015
I would respond to the IRS letter with your proof of taxes having been withheld by your employer.
In answer to your question, while you are liable, the employer is liable too.
answered on Oct 30, 2013
Inheritance tax is now $5,250,000. If the property is greater than that amount then your dad might want to consider gifting part of the estate away during his life. Otherwise, it may not be smart to give lifetime gifts.
The above is not legal advice. It is an illustration of options... View More 
I was told by the IRS Tax advocate that as some of the years age, they would disappear from collection due to SOL, but she did not explain more specifics.
answered on Jan 13, 2011
Generally speaking, the IRS has 10 years from the date of assessment to collect taxes owed [See IRC Sec. 6502(a)]. However, this 10-year period can be suspended for a variety of reasons, including bankruptcy, collection due process hearings, litigation, and offers in compromise, among others. You... View More
I was told by the IRS Tax advocate that as some of the years age, they would disappear from collection due to SOL, but she did not explain more specifics.
answered on Jan 13, 2011
Generally speaking, the IRS has 10 years from the date of assessment to collect taxes owed [See IRC Sec. 6502(a)]. However, this 10-year period can be suspended for a variety of reasons, including bankruptcy, collection due process hearings, litigation, and offers in compromise, among others. You... View More
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