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Hello, My mother passed in 2023. I did her taxes in which she does owe a balance (around $3k I believe). There was no estate, no probate process, etc. We found out much later that she had a small 401(k) balance that didn't list a beneficiary-- and they wouldn't let me move forward without... View More 
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answered on Dec 10, 2024
Hello, I can say that sometimes it is necessary to probate an estate even though it is insolvent, usually when there are creditors. You should hire a probate attorney in the area where your mother lived. The attorney will need to determine whether the asset falls outside of probate or not. I am... View More
After numerous requests, they knew of no and misspoke when asks which expenses were excessive. They claim under reporting of income, when asked to be specific never spelled it out. I used GoDaddy acct which went out of business, dont have cash receipts, statements, documentation stored in barn... View More
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answered on Oct 14, 2024
You should start by organizing any available records, such as bank statements or digital receipts, to demonstrate your income and expenses. Explain to the tax authorities that recent sales were from your personal collection, not part of your business inventory. Make it clear that since you’ve... View More
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answered on Jul 28, 2024
When you receive an inheritance, whether you need to pay taxes depends on several factors. Generally, inheritances are not considered taxable income for federal income tax purposes. However, if the estate itself was large enough, estate taxes might have been owed before the money was distributed to... View More
I have been in a dark place for about 15 years now and just haven't filed. I know that I am facing fines as well as an audit. that being said what can I expect and how harsh can these fines be? I really do need to take care of this issue. Been heavy on my mind for a few years.
answered on Apr 13, 2020
You should start with a consultation with a tax attorney. Just stay away from the places you see advertised on TV. You do not want to just start filing returns. If you were not entitled to a refund you will be assessed several penalties as well as interest. Working with a tax attorney will... View More
I used to live in VA. The State of VA contacted my current employer in 2011 and attempted to garnish my wages. They claim that I never had state taxes with held for the years 2000, 2001, 2003 and 2004 and that I owed them $ 6,252.69 in back taxes, interest, and penalties.
VA never once... View More
answered on Nov 19, 2013
That may be really tough. Try the employer first for the W-2. Alternatively, ask them to reconstruct the W-2 equivalent from their information or use their best estimate. Are you sure you were even employed then? Consult a tax attorney for more advice.
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