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Maya Jackson

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Have you checked your IRS transcript online? You can request it at irs.gov and it shows all activities on your account including stimulus payments, refunds issued, etc. Might give you some clues about what's happening with your account.

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Norah Quay

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Thanks for the suggestion. I tried accessing my transcript online but because I've been overseas so long, the verification system won't work for me (it needs a US phone number I've had for more than 2 years, which I don't have since moving back). I requested a mailed transcript but haven't received it yet. Seems like everything with the IRS requires workarounds when you've been an expat.

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Maya Jackson

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That's a common issue for expats! For the phone verification problem, you might want to use a family member's phone number temporarily if possible. Another option is to request your transcript by filing Form 4506-T instead of using the online system. For recently returned expats, sometimes the local Taxpayer Advocate Service can help navigate these authentication issues. They're separate from the regular IRS customer service and can sometimes cut through red tape when standard procedures don't work for your situation.

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Did you use direct deposit for your tax refund when you filed the streamlined returns? I had issues with my stimulus because I used paper check for my refund, but my friend who used direct deposit got her stimulus automatically despite living abroad.

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Amaya Watson

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This is accurate - the payment method makes a huge difference. I work at a tax prep office and we've seen that international filers who used direct deposit had about 80% success rate getting stimulus automatically, while paper check people had endless problems.

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My father owes nearly 200k in back taxes with no assets or cash to pay it off

My father was in the beekeeping business for several years but ran into some serious bad luck between 2013 and early 2020. He went through a pretty severe depression (even spent about a week in a psychiatric facility in 2019), which made everything worse. Things started looking up in spring 2020 - we had healthy bees and a good honey production when prices weren't too bad. The problem came in October when our bank wouldn't let the bees travel from North Dakota to California unless we made an operating payment in November. We were projected to make around $470,000 in California which would've covered everything and kept the business going. Instead, the bank forced him to sell everything and took all the money from both the business sale and honey sales. Then the Farm Service Agency called in some loans because he wasn't considered a "farmer" anymore and didn't qualify for their programs. A lot of this debt had already been depreciated since he was so far behind. After paying off loans and operating costs, he got hit with a massive tax bill but had no cash left. The next year was similar because the co-op that bought his honey only paid about half upfront with the rest coming the following year - most of which went to FSA for already depreciated loans. I believe he owes somewhere between $180,000-$250,000 in back taxes. My mom works as a paraprofessional at the local school making about $24,000 a year. Dad started a repair and fabrication shop on the farm. I'm a beekeeper myself and rent shop space and equipment at the farm for around $33,000 annually. Their combined income is probably close to $130,000, but that barely covers their current obligations (at least $13,000/year to FSA), mortgage, and health costs (dad has type 2 diabetes and mom needs knee surgery). I have no idea what to do. There's no realistic way for them to pay this tax debt, and they can't even keep up with current taxes. I did get a tax attorney who managed to pause the interest on back taxes during some appeal process, but that lawyer joined a different firm that requires a $4,000 monthly retainer which is completely unaffordable. What options do they have?

Yuki Ito

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Have they looked into the IRS Fresh Start Program? My brother had a significant tax debt (about $85k) after his construction business failed, and he was able to get substantial relief through this program. The Fresh Start Program has several components that might help your parents: - Increased dollar threshold for filing tax liens - Easier access to Installment Agreements - More flexible Offer in Compromise terms - Tax lien withdrawals after payment arrangements The key is providing thorough documentation of their financial situation, medical expenses, and limited ability to pay. My brother was ultimately able to settle his $85k debt for about $32k through an Offer in Compromise.

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Carmen Lopez

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The Fresh Start Program sounds promising but remember it's not a specific program you apply for directly - it's a collection of IRS initiatives with different eligibility requirements. A $200k debt might be harder to settle than an $85k one. Still worth exploring though.

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Don't forget about potential state-level tax relief programs! When I was dealing with federal and state tax issues after a business failure, I found that my state had hardship provisions that were actually more generous than the IRS options. Depending on what state your parents live in, they might qualify for: - State tax forgiveness programs - Hardship status at the state level - Special provisions for farmers/agricultural businesses - Senior tax relief programs (if they're close to retirement age) Also, check if your state has a Taxpayer Advocate Service similar to the federal one. These advocates can sometimes help navigate both systems simultaneously and coordinate relief efforts.

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That's a really good point I hadn't considered. This is in North Dakota where the beekeeping operation was based, though they also operated seasonally in California. I'll definitely look into state-specific programs. Has anyone here had experience specifically with North Dakota tax relief options?

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My employer pays me in cash and claims he pays my taxes - is this legal?

I've been working part-time at this small business for almost 10 years now. My boss always pays me in cash - $18 per hour - and tells me he's handling all my tax payments. I only work two 5-hour shifts weekly (10 hours total), and I don't get any benefits like sick time or holiday pay. I've never questioned this arrangement because he's always been flexible with my schedule, letting me take time off for family stuff and even work another job during summer. But looking at my hours for 2024, something seems off. With my schedule, I should work about 104 days per year. This year, I took off 22 days and 7 hours. When I calculated my actual hours worked, it came to 403 hours total. However, my W-2 shows I was paid for 450 hours, with a total income of $8100. My take-home pay for the year was only $6750. When I brought this up with my manager (who's the owner's son), he had to ask his father about it. The owner admitted he "took a guess" on my hours instead of tracking them accurately. When I called him directly, he said he couldn't change it now and asked what I wanted from him - I was so shocked I didn't know what to say! Part of me thinks I should be paid for those 47 phantom hours he reported but I never worked. Also, this inflated income affects my household tax situation since my spouse and I file jointly, and I have other jobs where everything is properly documented. Am I overreacting by being upset about this? What should I be asking for? Has anyone dealt with something similar? Any advice would be appreciated!

Nora Brooks

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Your boss is committing tax fraud, plain and simple. I worked as a bookkeeper for years and this is a classic case of an employer trying to manipulate payroll taxes. Here's what's likely happening: 1. He's probably not paying the full employer portion of your FICA taxes 2. By inflating your hours, he's making it look like he's paying you more, which could help him with business expense deductions 3. The lack of pay stubs is a huge red flag - it's his way of hiding the actual numbers Document everything now. Write down all the days you worked, hours, and cash payments received. Save any text messages or emails about your schedule or pay. Request your wage and income transcripts from the IRS for the past three years. This isn't just about the 47 hours - this could have been happening your entire employment. You might have been getting shortchanged for years.

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Daniel Price

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Thanks for the detailed explanation. This is getting me really worried now. If he's been doing this for the full 9 years I've worked there, could I be in trouble with the IRS too? I've always just reported what was on my W-2.

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Nora Brooks

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You shouldn't face penalties if you've been reporting the income shown on your W-2s. The IRS generally recognizes that employees rely on these documents for their tax filing. The primary responsibility for accurate payroll reporting falls on the employer. However, now that you're aware of the issue, you should work with a tax professional to determine if amendments are needed for recent tax years. Most tax pros recommend focusing on the last three years, as that's typically how far back the IRS looks unless fraud is suspected. The good news is that if your reported income was higher than your actual income, you might be entitled to tax refunds for overpayment once the record is corrected.

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Eli Wang

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Another red flag - the $18/hr you mentioned means 450 hours should be $8,100 gross, not $6,753. Even with taxes taken out, something doesn't add up. Either your hourly rate isn't what you think it is, or there's even more funny business happening with your pay. If I were you, I'd start looking for another job ASAP while gathering evidence. This employer has been taking advantage of you for YEARS. Small business or not, family-owned or not, this is unacceptable and illegal.

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Daniel Price

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Wow, I didn't even catch that math error. You're right - the numbers are even more off than I realized. I thought I was just missing out on pay for those phantom 47 hours, but it sounds like there might be issues with my actual hourly rate calculation too.

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Eli Wang

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Exactly. Based on the numbers you provided, if your gross pay on your W-2 is $6,753 for 450 hours, that's only about $15/hour - not the $18 you mentioned. And if your take-home is $5,642, that's about 16.5% being withheld, which seems low for combined federal, state, and FICA taxes. I suspect your boss might be pocketing some of what should be your wages while also potentially underpaying the employer portion of taxes. This is unfortunately common in cash-heavy small businesses. Document everything moving forward - dates, times, amounts paid - and consider reporting this to your state's department of labor and the IRS whistleblower program.

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I just wanna point out that if your employer is failing to provide your W-2, you should report them to the IRS using Form 4852. There's literally a box on the form where you indicate whether you've attempted to obtain your W-2 from your employer. Employers are required BY LAW to provide W-2s by January 31st, and they can face penalties for not doing so. Some crappy employers try to avoid sending W-2s to avoid payroll taxes. Dunno if that's happening in your case but thought you should know.

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This is really important info. My brother had an employer who "conveniently" never sent W-2s to employees who left mid-year. Turned out they weren't reporting all wages to avoid taxes. When several former employees filed using Form 4852, it triggered an IRS investigation.

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Julia Hall

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Pro tip from someone who's been doing taxes for years - when you file with Form 4852, KEEP A COPY of everything. If your employer eventually sends a W-2 that doesn't match your estimates (even if it arrives after you've filed), you'll need to file an amended return with Form 1040X. If the differences are small, you might not need to amend, but if there's a significant difference in income or withholding, the IRS will eventually notice the discrepancy when they match documents.

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Arjun Patel

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I second this advice! I had to file with a 4852 last year and then got my W-2 three weeks later with slightly different numbers. I called the IRS and they said small differences weren't worth filing an amendment for, but never told me what "small" meant. Anyone know what the threshold is for needing to file an amendment?

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Julia Hall

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There's no official threshold published by the IRS for when to file an amendment, but generally, tax professionals suggest amending if the difference affects your tax liability by more than $100 or changes any tax credits you claimed. The most important thing is whether the difference increases your tax liability - if you would owe more tax with the correct W-2 information, you should definitely file an amendment to avoid penalties and interest. If the difference would result in a larger refund for you, it's still worth amending to get that money back.

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Has anyone used TurboTax for reporting their crypto? I've got a similar situation with multiple buy/sell cycles on Coinbase and wondering if their crypto section is any good.

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I used TurboTax last year for my crypto and it was ok for basic stuff, but got REALLY confusing with multiple platforms. Had to manually enter a ton of transactions. If you have more than like 10-15 trades, I'd recommend a specialized crypto tax software instead.

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Thanks for sharing your experience! That's really helpful to know. I probably have about 25-30 transactions so I think I'll look into one of the specialized options mentioned in this thread instead of struggling with manual entry.

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StarStrider

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Friendly reminder that the IRS is cracking down on crypto reporting this year. They've added specific crypto questions on the 1040 form that you have to answer under penalty of perjury. Don't try to hide anything - they're getting better at tracking blockchain transactions!

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Thanks for the heads up. I definitely want to report everything correctly. Better to pay what I owe than deal with an audit. Seems like I need to get organized with all my transactions before filing.

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StarStrider

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No problem! And yeah, being organized is key. Since you used Cash App, you should be able to download your full transaction history as a CSV file. Save this along with any tax forms they provide. If they don't give you detailed enough info, you can always request your account history directly. Remember that crypto exchanges are increasingly reporting to the IRS directly, so your transactions are likely already on their radar. Being proactive and thorough in your reporting is definitely the way to go.

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