Question about federal tax versus state tax??

Question

My ex-wife (as of 2005) failed to pay some tax in 2001 and we were penalized in 2003 and we paid it. Today (4-29-07) I recieved a penalty from the state of Georgia plus back tax from 2001 for Total - $1,040. The way I understand the paper is for state tax. The federal tax is the penalty we recieved in 2003. It appears to say we were supposed to notify the state within 180 days when we recieved a penalty from the federal tax and make an adjustment with them. Is this true can this happen? Am I correct the way I am reading this? Thanks.............

Answer 1

Yes it is very true that if your wife didn't pay the right amount for federal she most likely didn't do the same for the state, and they are going to want their share. For instance if she had a deduction denied that is both on a federal and a state and you correct the federal, well it stands to reason you still have a problem with the state. Or say you say that you made $40,000 on both your federal and state and then later your find it was really $45,000 then both the federal and the state are going to want tax money (plus penalty) on that $5,000.

Answer 2

in the adventure that your earnings is sky severe in order that which you would be able to stay in a Blue state interior the Northeast then your federal taxes can be greater. And from what I see, the redistribution isn't doing suffering New Yorkers any favors. Thank the Congress for the redistribution. in simple terms because of the fact a state votes Republican interior the nationwide elections does not recommend it quite is purple. N.C. as an occasion is ruled regionally by ability of Dems who're those requesting Federal assistance. Reps do it too yet they do no longer seem to be on top of issues in this state for the main area.

Answer 3

When your federal return is amended, either by you or when the IRS levys additional tax due to income not claimed on the return, you have to amend your state return and settle up with the state as well. If you fail to do so, what you are now experiencing with the state is what typically happens.