IRS help

[prtydmb]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? Georgia. What should a person do if they have never filed taxes as a mostly self employed individual ? That would mean 23 missed filings. He has no money, no assets, no savings, no bank account, no credit, nothing. With a levy having been placed on his wages no way to earn any real money. Is it possible to turn himself in and serve time to pay his debt to his country and its citizens. He wishes to have a fresh start and be an upstanding citizen. He is tired of running so scared.What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)?

 

[tranquility]

No. You cannot trade time for money regarding your taxes. File all your returns (Better, get a professional to do so.) and then make an offer in compromise regarding doubts as to collectability.

 

[davew128]

He wishes to have a fresh start and be an upstanding citizen. He is tired of running so scared.

What happened when he called the IRS about what they want?

FYI, Tranq, it almost sounds like a case where if the IRS were so inclined that a referral to CID could be in order for willful failure to file.

 

[tranquility]

I agree. But, what can they do to fix that?

If the person is hearing footsteps, the best course is to file. Jail is a different issue.

 

[996ttelise]

Offer in compromise??? IRS Form 656.

 

[Proserpina]

Offer in compromise??? IRS Form 656.

Something tells me that's no longer an option....

 

[pattytx]

Something tells me that's no longer an option....

Agree. If the person has no money to pay, what type of "compromise" could the person possibly offer that the IRS would accept? They only care about money.

 

[davew128]

Agree. If the person has no money to pay, what type of "compromise" could the person possibly offer that the IRS would accept? They only care about money.

That's why one of the criteria for filing an OIC is "Offer based as to collectibility"

 

[pattytx]

That's why one of the criteria for filing an OIC is "Offer based as to collectibility"

Yep. I have a networking colleague who is an EA. I should have quoted 996ttelise and responded "no chance".

 

[davew128]

Yep. I have a networking colleague who is an EA. I should have quoted 996ttelise and responded "no chance".

Well in this case, I agree. But I HAVE gotten an OIC accepted before based on doubt as to collectibility. Its why the program exists, so that the IRS gets SOMETHING before the collection statute expires.

 

[pattytx]

davew, I will be sending you a PM later.

 

[996ttelise]

Tough and passionate crowd. Perhaps I have become less judgmental after 16 years of practicing law. The poster asked options and an offer in compromise is an option to consider. Whether the poster would qualify cannot be delineated on limited information provided and is also within the purview of the IRS discretion based on applicable criteria. The IRS will certainly make things difficult enough for the poster who could probably use someone the level the playing field a bit during negotiations.

 

[tranquility]

This is going to take negotiations and a lot more paperwork than just a 656.

The poster does NOT qualify until all the returns are filed.

He needs an experienced "buffer" not just for negotiations, but because of potential criminal liability.

 

[996ttelise]

This is going to take negotiations and a lot more paperwork than just a 656.

The poster does NOT qualify until all the returns are filed.

He needs an experienced "buffer" not just for negotiations, but because of potential criminal liability.

Agreed. Neither practical nor perhaps ethical to provide detailed instructions as to everything that must be done. Ideally, he would have a team of specialists handling his case. This is a delicate situation. I wish the poster the best of luck.

 

[996ttelise]

As delicate as a rectal exam ... come-on -- he just got caught & is not remorseful ... if he wasn't caught he would not be posting. The IRS will be hounding this guy for awhile. Gives them something to do instead of messing with the rest of us so I guess I should be thanking the guy, right?

So right. The IRS can make someone remorseful in a hurry.