State wanted tax records & today I receive a bill!

[Tsunami.Hit.Me]

What is the name of your state?What is the name of your state? North Carolina

This past September, 2005, the NC Dept. of Revenue asked for my ex-wife and my tax records for the last four years. I quickly got on it and sent them in. I figured everything was OK until today when I received four tax bills (for each year), totalling over $10,000. No cover letter, but one page showing just the amount of what I claimed for itemization, donations, etc., then in the next column, they showed what the IRS is allowing for each year. Hence, the four bills for the years 2002-2005 totally over $10,000!

I am in a panic! I already lost my home, bank account, children and most of my assets in the divorce to my dependant ex-wife, which forced me to file Chapter 7 bankruptcy in 2004. Then this year, I lost my job, was out of work (and still trying to find a decent job), was still was obligated to pay $2300 in child support and alimony, then got my car reposessed after being 49 days late in a payment. Now this......

I did work out of my home the last several years, but all my expenses were legit....AND.....I have always had my taxes done by an accountant. Although now that I think of it, my accountant for the years 2002 & 2003 got audited himself, but the accountant for the years 2004 & 2005 is very reputable.

Any thoughts? I really appreciate any guidance on this as I have NO money to pay these bills nor hire a tax attorney! (And I just know my ex-wife will do whatever she can to get out of paying any portion of these too!)

Thanks in advance!

[Snipes5]

Take the letter to your current accountant.

It would appear that the IRS has adjusted some of your tax returns, and the state has followed suit.

You need a professional to look at this and determine the best course of action.

Snipes