He owed that year, but never filed, did not owe in 2003, did not work in 2004 (nothing to report) and did not file in 2005. I just filed his 2006 return, owing $77, and sent it in w/payment. What should we do? We filed married, separately this year, and didn't marry until 2006. What should we do to take care of the back taxes, and could I be held responsible? Thanks for your response.
2007-04-16 04:19:51 · 12 answers · asked by warriorscheyenne 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
Honey, don't worry about that, it's no biggy! Just go back and complete an ammendment for that year it wouldn't cost you much. You would not be held responsible for something he did in 2003, but don't wait to the last minute either. Just contact the IRS at 800-829-1040 you can set up payment arrangements, theyre usually good about this type of stuff, or whoever filed your taxes this year can go back and take care of it. Try this company who actually handles returns across the country! Solutions Accounting Tax and Consulting www.1bettersolution.com or 1-866-IACCT4U! THEY'RE GREAT! you can fax them your information!
2007-04-16 04:41:46 · answer #1 · answered by Nek Nek 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
He needs to file for 2002 and 2005, and pay what he owes - by now there will be additional amounts for interest and penalties. Also file 2003 - there won't be interest and penalties, but unless you can do it by tomorrow, he won't get his refund either, it'll be too late.
You won't be held responsible for his back taxes, although if you file a joint return you'll have to file an injured spouse form to keep your share of the refund from being taken for back taxes unless he gets everything paid off by then.
2007-04-16 04:35:16 · answer #2 · answered by Judy 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
He alone is responsible for any tax filing requirements prior to your marriage. You CANNOT be held liable for those taxes, period.
However, if you file joint returns in the future the IRS can attach the entire refund for his back taxes if he owes any. You can protect your share either by filing separately and paying a higher tax OR by filing an Injured Spose Allocation, Form 8379, and attaching it to your joint return.
2007-04-16 04:35:13 · answer #3 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You will only be held responsible for anything done since you two got married. He should contact the IRS immediately and find out how much he owes (and they do charge interest on money owed to them) and set up a payment plan. Otherwise they will be contacting him with not so pleasant letter soon.
2007-04-16 04:24:16 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Any tax liability incurred by your husband regrettably becomes your problem as well.Speak to a professional,there are credits that could possibly offset what he owes. Married filing separately is the highest bracket, and provides you no protection. Any monies owed will be withheld from any potential refund no matter when the infraction occurred. The sooner you get this resolved the better. Good Luck
2007-04-16 04:27:14 · answer #5 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋
File the taxes, you DO NOT get in trouble for NOT paying, IRS is always willing to allow you to make arangements for the payment
BUT
you can get in trouble for not filling
FIle the return, you can get old forms from the IRS and you can get the W-2s from the employer
2007-04-16 04:23:57 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yeah
2007-04-16 04:22:46 · answer #7 · answered by Random Dude 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You are talking about criminal acts. I suggest you consult a competent tax attorney, instead of listening to Y!A.
2007-04-16 04:24:07 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
I think I used to be married to him.
2007-04-16 04:23:02 · answer #9 · answered by Bud's Girl 6 · 1⤊ 2⤋
You are fries if the fine mesh to catch you....
2007-04-16 04:29:28 · answer #10 · answered by Plano estratégico 5 · 0⤊ 1⤋