FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
HOW FAR BACK CAN THE IRS GO TO COLLECTION UNPAID TAX?
-Usually 10 years from the date of assessment, but there are exceptions. -- See IRS Solutions
CAN I BE HELD LIABLE OR RESPONSIBLE FOR PAYROLL TAXES FROM MY COMPANY?
-Maybe - it's not that simple to figure out. -- See Payroll Tax
WILL THE IRS TAKE MY REFUND?
-Yes, to pay other years owed. -- See Owing The IRS
CAN THE IRS TAKE MY PAYCHECK?
-Yes. -- See Owing The IRS
CAN THE IRS TAKE MY RETIREMENT ACCOUNT?
-Yes. --See Owing The IRS
CAN THE IRS TAKE MY SOCIAL SECURITY CHECK?
Yes. --See Owing The IRS
AM I LIABLE FOR MY HUSBAND/WIFE'S TAXES FROM BEFORE WE WERE MARRIED?
-No, but your wages may be subject to levy, to pay them in a community property state. -- See Chapter 6
MUST THE IRS TELL ME OR NOTIFY BEFORE THEY TAKE MY BANK ACCOUNT OR PAYCHECK?
-Yes, but chances are you may not have received the letter or understand what rights the IRS letter gave you. --See IRS Solutions
DOES THE IRS OFFER TAX FREE HELP?
-Yes, go to their site at www.irs.gov or call 1-800-TAX-FORM.
-Ask for publication 17 - Your Federal Income Tax. It's now in Spanish also.
-We offer free advice under the Free Advice tab.
CAN THE "TAXPAYER ADVOCATE" HELP ME?
-Possibly. --See Taxpayer Advocate
CAN WWW.IRS.ORG HELP ME?
-This is not the IRS site for help. --See IRS Solutions
CAN WWW.IRS.GOV HELP ME?
-There is a lot of valuable information on the IRS's site.
-If you are looking for IRS representation Joe Mastriano, CPA can help you.
HOW FAR BACK SHOULD I FILE MY TAXES?
-Usually 10 years, but depending on your circumstances it could be less. --See Delinquent Returns
HOW DO I SETTLE MY IRS DEBT?
-This will require thought and planning. --See IRS Solutions
I AM BEING AUDITED, I NEED HELP.
-We can help you. --See IRS Audit
I AM LATE FILING TAX RETURNS.
-Many people are! --See Delinquent Returns
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