What if I can't pay my federal taxes?
339153
dont try to duck it. contact them, make a payment schedule.as long as you stay current, they cant jail you. dont try to hide-the irs is very powerful, and scary.
1049844
If you are in the USA, go to the IRS.  They want your money, not you in jail.  Usually not paying your taxes and contacting them, gets you additional penalties, not jail time.  I have know a number of people who did not pay their taxes for a few years and the IRS worked out a payment plan for them, just like any other creditor.\n\nGetting a tax attorney could be a good idea, if you have something to fight about.  Like you disagreed with your taxes or you were contesting a claim, deduction or ruling, but they are costly.  \n\nA CPA can help you fill out the forms, but they also charge and the IRS will help you fill out the forms also.\n\nIf you really DO NOT want to contact the IRS directly, then there is the option of The National Association of Enrolled Agents.   Its 11,000 members are licensed by the U.S. Department of the Treasury to represent taxpayers before all administrative levels of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), including examination, collection and appeals functions.
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Since the government owes you and you dont have income then you can file at any time. you can go back as long as you need to\n\nIt is in your interest to file early however because you may qualify for refunds.\n\nufile on the web or ufile packages in stores will do it
495186
You CAN do anything you want. Just don't let the IRS catch you doing that. And werent taxes due like a month ago?
430078
By all means, at least make sure you send the tax return in, even if you don't put a check with it.  You don't want to be penalized for non-filing.  As soon as the state processes your return, they will send you a bill for the amount due.  Just remember, the longer you go without paying, the more interest and penalties add up!
947758
Your taxes are taken before you get your check so no this is not possible.
251987
What exactly does that mean?  If we don't pay will we be reported to that collection agency and credit bureau?
446927
Definitely call them.  Just because it is their fault they were late processing, they will still get ya for whatever they can think of.  Just like the IRS - they will come back years later finding a mistake on your tax return and they have the Ba l l s to stick you with late fees and interest for all the time it took them to object.
35877
You'll likely be ordered to repay any benefits you illegally collected.  I think as long as you do that, you won't be in worse trouble.  However, if you fail to do that, I'm pretty sure there are criminal penalties you could suffer.
416154
the irs will make a payment arrangement and charge you interest. if the taxes are more than 3 years old, you may be able to file bankruptcy and have them discharged as well as your other debts.
200067
You should probably speak with a tax attorney or an accountant to make sure you follow federal guidelines.
783808
Nothing. As long as you keep your funds in a bank, they can take their amount. If you chose to not have a bank account for a time, they will probably set out for attaching your wages so you're not really going to be able to avoid paying as long as your Tax ID is on the money.Or you could hire an attorney and he could more specifically guide you in this matter. If it's child support, taxes, or default on student loan though I can't imagine what he could do for you.
291459
talk to your attorney and go back to court........... his wages could be garnished until it is paid in full and his tax return could also be intercepted and paid to you for that debt
330642
I think that you should because the company needs to be aware that you are unable to pay. I am sure that they will understand and make arrangements with you. All they want is to be informed and they will help you with the problem that you are facing.
120178
Please explain if you have earned income or not.\n visit the website of irs for complete list of excemptions.Also contact a Tax professional.
532361
Try going to the office that filed your taxes and request a FREE copy of your federal return. If that doesn't work, you can contact the IRS and ask them to send you a copy of your return. Good luck.
811608
The law is written so you could technically get in trouble for not filing.  However the IRS is far more concerned with those that owe them money and didn't file.\nIf I were you, I'd file ASAP and get back all you are owed and take back your free loan that you gave to the government.