Additionally, what specifically would the back-up to Schedule D look like to comply with the IRS?
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On Schedule D, list out four items.  Long term gains, long term losses, short term gains, and short term losses.  List the dollar amounts of each transaction, and verify that your totals match your brokerage statements and the 1099 from the brokerage.  Then attach the backup (the actual breakdowns with the gain/loss) to Schedule D when you file.
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Call the IRS.  They have a help line for people in your situation, and 4/15 is fast approaching!
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Make sure you check with your CPA before you do any of this, but you might try a couple of things.\n\n1. Go ahead and file your return on April 17th showing the $2,000 liability and send a check for as much of it as you can pay. That way, you don't have to pay failure to file penalties. You will however have to pay interest (The IRS charges a reasonable rate.\n\n2. Some have mention setting up a payment plan. I believe there is a small fee to set this up. And it will be more than interest. So find a way to come up with the $500. A friend, family member, credit card, or certainly a bank will loan this to you. Since it is only $500, this is what I would do.
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You would need to subpoena their tax return records.  If you do it that way, they have to turn them over to you.
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Yes, you can find more info by following the link below.\n\nWhat you do is fax (or mail) a request to the IRS. They in turn will issue a form letter (the 6166) confirming that your company is in good standing. It will be based on your most recent tax year (i.e. if you've filed a 2005 return, it will say you are in good standing for 2005, not 2006).\n\nAs I recall, it takes a week or two to get the letter back from the IRS.
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You have until April 17 this year because April 15 is a Saturday.  Go to\nwww.irs.gov\nto print forms.
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Yes, actually I did know that everyone has this option that goes to the IRS website...when I was in college we had a lecture and did exercises on the different things that was available on this site...it was very informative...thanks for asking though..take care & peace
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http://www.irs.gov/individuals/article/0,,id=96623,00.html\n\nGo to the above site.  It should help you determine if you need to file a return.  Be on the safe side and check with the IRS directly.
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Well.... you dont have to pay INCOME taxes\n\nIRS Form 1040 violates the federal Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) and is therefore a legally invalid form. Under the Public Protection clause of the PRA, no person can be penalized for failing to file a 1040 if the IRS fails to fully comply with the PRA.\n\nThe IRS Individual Form 1040 has not and cannot comply with the requirements of the PRA because no existing statute authorizes the IRS to impose or collect the federal income tax from individuals. That lack of bona fide authority makes it impossible for IRS to avoid violating the PRA. IRS Form 1040 has not had a valid OMB(Office of Management and Budget) control number since 1982. \n\nSection 3512 of the PRA, titled “Public Protection” reads as follows: \n\n(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information that is subject to this subchapter [44 USCS § § 3501 et seq.] if--\n\n(1) the collection of information does not display a valid control number assigned by the Director in accordance with this subchapter [44 USCS § § 3501 et seq.]; or \n\n(2) the agency fails to inform the person who is to respond to the collection of information that such person is not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a valid control number.\n\n(b) The protection provided by this section may be raised in the form of a complete defense, bar, or otherwise at any time during the agency administrative process or judicial action applicable thereto.
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For stock options, record as short term capital loss (assuming it's not a LEAP) on Schedule D, with the expiration date as the sale date and zero as the sale price. If it's an option on an ETF or Index, there are weird tax consequences, which you would neet to review at the IRS web site. \nThis is based on info from the IRS but not guaranteed. Suggest you talk to an accountant or the IRS.
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They had to fill with the IRS just like you did and a copy of your W-2 was mailed out by them.  There would have to be a copy  available there, but even if they are no longer in business, they would have to still have their records secured. Check with the IRS\nor any accountant....if you have the extra few bucks they will charge you.
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Are you asking about a SEP IRA?  If so, if she files 1099's she's self employed.
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yes but not directly.  There's a pass through site that handles the payments.  the IRS's site has info on it.
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From the IRS:  \n\nThere are special rules relating to the rental of real property that you also use as your main home or your vacation home. For information on income from these rentals, or from renting at an amount less than the fair market value, refer to Topic 415, Renting Residential and Vacation Property (formerly Renting Vacation Property and Renting to Relatives).\n\nRead the entire fact sheet here: http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc414.html\n\nTopic 415, Renting Residential and Vacation Property here: http://www.irs.gov/taxtopics/tc415.html
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The IRS will settle with you.  I would ask them for a settlement amount to get a jumping off point and then if it's too much, counteroffer.  If they don't accept, then let them know you plan on hiring an attorney but would rather give the money to them.  If they still don't come down, hire an attorney that takes payments.
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He can claim you as a dpendant under the right circumstances. You can just file on your own an let the IRS do their job. That's the easiest way.
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Only the IRS knows the answer to your question.