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anyone else confused why OP is stressing about doctor taxes when they haven't even finished high school yet? lol you got like 12+ years before this is even relevant. 4 years college + 4 years med school + 4-7 years residency/fellowship before you make "real doctor money" tax code will change like 6 times before then anyway. focus on getting good grades first buddy š
Lily Young
ā¢Harsh but true. Plus by the time you're making attending physician salary, you'll also have around $300k in student loans to pay off. Your concern shouldn't be the tax bracket but how to manage that debt efficiently.
Something nobody's mentioned yet - doctors have lots of tax deductions most people don't get! My wife's a pulmonologist and she deducts: - Medical malpractice insurance - Continuing education costs - Medical journal subscriptions - Home office expenses - Professional association dues - Licensing fees Plus if you work at multiple hospitals you can deduct mileage between them. All this can easily save you $15-20k in taxes annually! Don't focus just on tax brackets - the deductions matter a ton for professionals.
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One thing nobody mentioned yet - make sure to check if you qualified for any unemployment tax exclusions. Remember that the American Rescue Plan Act allowed taxpayers to exclude up to $10,200 of unemployment compensation from their 2020 taxable income. Depending on your state, they might have conformed to this federal exclusion. If they did and you qualify, that could significantly reduce what you owe!
PixelWarrior
ā¢Do you know if this exclusion was automatic or something you had to claim specifically? I'm wondering if I missed out on this when I filed.
At the federal level, if you filed after the exclusion was enacted (March 2021), most tax software automatically applied it. If you filed before that, the IRS was supposed to automatically recalculate and issue refunds to eligible taxpayers. For state taxes, it varied significantly by state. Some states automatically conformed to the federal exclusion, some explicitly didn't follow it, and others required you to file an amended return to claim it. You'd need to check your specific state's department of revenue website to see their policy. If your state did conform and you were eligible but didn't claim it, filing that amended return now could potentially save you a significant amount on this bill.
I'm confused by these notices too. Got one saying I owe $2400 for 2020 unemployment but I thought that was all taken care of with that tax forgiveness thing? Is there a way to check if I already paid these taxes??
You can request tax transcripts from both the IRS (for federal) and your state tax department to see your filing and payment history. That would show if you already reported and paid tax on the unemployment income. Some states didn't follow the federal $10,200 exclusion like the previous commenter mentioned, so you might still owe state tax even if you were exempt from federal tax.
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Jenna Sloan
One thing to consider is pulling your Wage and Income transcripts too, not just your Return transcripts. This will show all W-2s and 1099s reported under your SSN, which can help you recreate returns for any unfiled years. If your ex didn't file in some years, you'll need this info to file correctly. Also, since you mentioned being married filing jointly previously, be aware that you're both equally liable for any joint returns - even if he was the one who prepared them. If there are unfiled years or issues with past returns, you might want to look into Innocent Spouse Relief if he did anything shady on those returns.
Thank you for this advice. I hadn't even thought about Innocent Spouse Relief. Is that difficult to qualify for? I'm really worried about what I might find when I get these transcripts.
Jenna Sloan
ā¢Innocent Spouse Relief has specific requirements, but it's definitely worth exploring if you discover any serious issues on joint returns. It's most applicable when one spouse did something wrong (like underreporting income) without the other spouse's knowledge. The key factors are whether you knew about the underreporting and whether it would be unfair to hold you responsible. Documentation is extremely important - keep those texts where he claimed to handle the taxes. The IRS has Form 8857 for requesting this relief, but I'd recommend consulting with a tax professional before filing it, as the process can be complex.
While waiting for Friday to call the IRS, you might want to check your credit report too. If the IRS filed liens for unpaid taxes from previous years, they would show up there. It's a quick way to see if there might be serious issues with unfiled/unpaid taxes.
Sasha Reese
ā¢This is really smart advice. Tax liens can absolutely destroy your credit score too. I had a friend who didn't know her husband hadn't filed for 3 years, and the first she heard about it was when she got denied for a mortgage.
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Ava Harris
Quick tip from someone who just went through this process: take photos of all the energy rating labels and model numbers on your units BEFORE the installer takes away your old equipment. I claimed the energy credit last year and almost missed out on $150 because I initially couldn't document the efficiency rating. Most manufacturers have certification lookups on their websites where you can enter your model number and get an official certificate showing the efficiency rating. For example, Trane has a certificate lookup where you input your model and serial number and it generates a PDF with all the efficiency info the IRS wants to see.
Jacob Lee
ā¢Where do you find the model numbers on these units? I had a new AC installed last summer but I have no idea where to look for this info. Is it printed somewhere specific on the unit itself?
Ava Harris
ā¢For most HVAC systems, there's a data plate or label somewhere on the unit. On outdoor AC units, it's usually on the side of the cabinet. For furnaces, look for a label inside the front panel/door. The model number, serial number, and usually the energy efficiency ratings are listed there. If you can't find it, take a picture of any labels you do see and ask your installer - they should have recorded all this information when they installed it. They might even have efficiency certification documents they can provide you since they're required to keep those records for rebate programs.
Does anyone know if there's a time limit for claiming these energy credits? I installed a new HVAC system in 2021 but didn't know about these credits when I filed my taxes for that year. Is it too late to get the credit now?
Grace Patel
ā¢You can amend your return from 2021 to claim the credit! The IRS generally allows you to amend returns within 3 years of the original filing date, so you're well within the timeframe. You'll need to file Form 1040-X (amended return) along with a completed Form 5695 for that tax year. Just make sure you use the 2021 version of Form 5695, as the credit amounts and requirements might be different from the current year.
Ravi Kapoor
Another option you might consider is going to a local Taxpayer Assistance Center. You need to make an appointment, but they can pull up your records and help you figure out what you need to file. I did this last year for my 2020 return and the person I spoke with was surprisingly helpful. For the appointment, call 844-545-5640. They book up fast though, so call early in the morning.
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Amina Toure
ā¢Do they charge for this service? I'm already going to be paying a lot in back taxes so trying to save wherever I can.
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Ravi Kapoor
ā¢The Taxpayer Assistance Centers are completely free - they're run by the IRS. No charge at all for the service. They won't prepare your return for you, but they can answer questions, help you access your tax records, and point you toward free filing options.
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Freya Nielsen
You might qualify for the IRS Fresh Start program if this is your first time having tax troubles. I was in a similar situation with unfiled returns from the pandemic years and ended up qualifying for penalty abatement, which saved me over $1,000.
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Omar Mahmoud
ā¢Fresh Start isn't really a program, it's just a collection of different relief options. But you're right about first-time penalty abatement! That's what helped me with my late 2020 return. You just have to call and ask for it specifically.
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