California
Okay, here's the deal. I have been out of the country for a few years and I owe a substantial amount in back taxes (probably close to 100K altogether) Have 3 years of back filing for Federal and State taxes as well. Tax liens are in place. I would like to clear up my problems this year, but I am virtually pennyless and need to get a couple of months of paychecks under my belt to have survival cash and pay for tax attorney representation. Just started a new job where I am an employee, but will leave to be a legitimate 1099 elsewhere in a couple of weeks to 1 month
Questions:
1) How soon is the IRS made aware of my 1099 income. Do employers file immediately before paying 1099 employees or can they wait until the end of the year which gives me some time to cash some checks without getting killed by the garnishments while I'm virtually penniless?
2) If I don't have a bank account, and an employer cuts me a business check, and I cash the check at employer's bank, is there any way for IRS to stop bank from cashing check?
3) Must the IRS notify my employer before beginning any garnishment? Right now I am working as an employee. Will I get through the first or second pay cycle (two weeks), before garnishment begins? Is there usually a few weeks of lag time? Will I be notified and then have a pay cycle to figure things out?
4) Will moving to Florida or another state as a 1099 employee likely help me because certain states don't have the same reporting guidelines or may not generally followed? Even with Fed and State taxes?
I know I really screwed up and want to go completely legit but need to buy myself a little time and some income to make this even possible. Have $20 to my name. Clever or helpful suggestions?
Very gratefulWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?
Okay, here's the deal. I have been out of the country for a few years and I owe a substantial amount in back taxes (probably close to 100K altogether) Have 3 years of back filing for Federal and State taxes as well. Tax liens are in place. I would like to clear up my problems this year, but I am virtually pennyless and need to get a couple of months of paychecks under my belt to have survival cash and pay for tax attorney representation. Just started a new job where I am an employee, but will leave to be a legitimate 1099 elsewhere in a couple of weeks to 1 month
Questions:
1) How soon is the IRS made aware of my 1099 income. Do employers file immediately before paying 1099 employees or can they wait until the end of the year which gives me some time to cash some checks without getting killed by the garnishments while I'm virtually penniless?
2) If I don't have a bank account, and an employer cuts me a business check, and I cash the check at employer's bank, is there any way for IRS to stop bank from cashing check?
3) Must the IRS notify my employer before beginning any garnishment? Right now I am working as an employee. Will I get through the first or second pay cycle (two weeks), before garnishment begins? Is there usually a few weeks of lag time? Will I be notified and then have a pay cycle to figure things out?
4) Will moving to Florida or another state as a 1099 employee likely help me because certain states don't have the same reporting guidelines or may not generally followed? Even with Fed and State taxes?
I know I really screwed up and want to go completely legit but need to buy myself a little time and some income to make this even possible. Have $20 to my name. Clever or helpful suggestions?
Very gratefulWhat is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?