Ive filed bankruptcy 7 prior to changes in law taking effect, which is still pending discharge. My question relates to income taxes going back to 1992 when I was married to my first husband (now divorced). I dont recall filing taxes for that year or signing a joint return with my husband. He filed bankruptcy after our divorce in 1995 or 96 and the IRS is coming back saying that I am responsible for 100,000 in taxes now for taxable income that was in my name (we live in AZ which is a community property state). That money was used to purchase a restaurant, which later failed in 1993 due to our divorce. We lost that, as well as any other asset of worth.
The important question I have here is; the IRS said they filed a substitue return in my behalf, does this qualify as a filed return? If so, I should be able to include it in my bankruptcy shouldn't I?
Your help is appreciated.
Sandy
The important question I have here is; the IRS said they filed a substitue return in my behalf, does this qualify as a filed return? If so, I should be able to include it in my bankruptcy shouldn't I?
Your help is appreciated.
Sandy