I owe back taxes for 2008 and 2009. I have already paid some amounts, but I received letters from the IRS asking for more. I don't have the money to pay this additional amount and I'm considering borrowing money to pay a gift to my granddaughters instead. Would this be considered a gift tax? Can the IRS forgive penalties and interest?

July 6th, 2024

I withdrew an IRA from Fidelity in mid Dec 2018. This was intended to be used as a payout in a divorce, but it has not been used yet. I've heard that I can put it back into an IRA within 60 days. Will I still be penalized for taking it out before 59 1/2 years old, and will I still need to pay income tax on it? If so, is there anything I can do to mitigate these taxes?

April 30th, 2024

Can I pay my 1099 tax return under my friend's name and SSN if my employer agrees to change the name on the 1099 form to my friend's name and SSN?

May 13th, 2023

If I turn 70½ in October and take my minimum withdrawal before the first of the year, do withdrawals taken after the first of the year count toward my 2018 or 2019 taxes? I want to take out most of the money but don't want to pay 2018 taxes on anything but the minimum.

October 27th, 2024

I administered my brother's estate following his death in October 2014. I closed the estate and filed the final tax returns in October 2015. This week I received a 1099-C addressed to my brother reporting that Chase discharged a debt of about $5700 on December 31, 2016. Do I need to file another final 1041? If so, can I argue on Form 982 that the estate is insolvent because it was closed, or do I need to claw back funds from the beneficiaries (of which I am one)? And if I need to file again, is there any need to reopen the estate?

July 7th, 2023