My sister got a letter today from the IRS, saying she owe's $2,880, from the year 2002, it was addressed to her and her husband, well her husband and her have been living apart for 9 years now, he lives with his mother... They have 2 kids, she claims 1 child on her taxes and he claims the other 1 on his. Is that legal, she gets child support for both kids....1 child lives 3 months out of the year with his dad, they have never had a legal seperation, so she didnt think it was wrong, ....what can she do, ? please help.thank you
2006-07-08 14:50:33 · 4 answers · asked by bitchy_woman_yet_sweet 2 in Politics & Government ➔ Government
Its not back taxes that they owe, the IRS are saying they lived together and not apart, and that they should have filed as married,.BUT they havent lived together in years
2006-07-08 15:08:58 · update #1
I would suggest that your sister go to the nearest IRS office, present her tax returns for the past 9 years, and let the IRS take it from there. The IRS does not take "ignorance of the law" into consideration, but the agency is usually willing to work with you. Is her child support documented? Was the child support court-ordered? If not, your sister may just have been "screwed" by a scum-bag.
2006-07-08 15:12:18 · answer #1 · answered by Baby Poots 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The IRS is a private org and you cant hide or get away no matter what the circumstances. They`ll have to pay! Sorry it`s all about the Money.
2006-07-08 15:04:02 · answer #2 · answered by Dvplanetwaves 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Contact a Lawyer
2006-07-08 14:58:19 · answer #3 · answered by MrCool1978 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you can either consult your accountant or pay the tax. nothing you can do.
2006-07-08 14:58:18 · answer #4 · answered by Goldlion168 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋