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timbuk2 · 01-30-2005, 10:55 PM

Okay... Let just take for granted I'm not very good at this.

I've *paid* taxes. Big time. My W2 looks like WWII.

But I've not filed. It's a long story. Women. Booze. Jobs. Hell. I worked for WorldCom.

But I'm getting my act together. I want to pay my taxes, even if I can't. I'm willing to do a loan against my assests. I'm willing to work a "deal". I'm willing to pay it out. And, to be honest - if someone were REALLY good at it, the TaxMan would owe ME money.

But I really don't care. I just want to square it, and take it from there.

Do I go to Joe Greenblock next to Albertsons?

Or Mr. CPA?

Or... heaven forbid... Daytime TV Tax Attorney?

I know who the wife would pick. I know who the guys at work would pick.

Me?

I'm leaning towards a CPA. I like astronomy. Astronomical numbers are familiar, if put into context.

?

Thanks in advance.

-tb2

Bryndian_Dhai · 01-30-2005, 11:01 PM

I'd go for a CPA. He/she will know the laws and the penalties and will be able to help make sure that you absolutely do or don't owe the government. The staff at those places like HR Block and your local "file your taxes" places are all staffed with seasonal employees, especially the big name companies... They hire these seasonal employees off the street, with little or no experience, and train them on the fly, then turn them loose on the general public.

The IRS really just wants you to file.... They <i>will</i> work with you, although there may be penalties, and they very rarely take any sort of criminal action against people who haven't filed who want to do what you want, square up with the government.

Bamrak · 02-03-2005, 01:20 PM

Find a CPA that knows what they are doing.. The IRS is much more forgiving when you turn yourself in and pay back taxes ( if owed) without them comimg for you. You may not get any refund you are owed however if you failed to file however.

BCD · 02-03-2005, 03:53 PM

I'm a business and tax lawyer. I'd say that you get a CPA. If you were a basic W-2 employee for this entire period and didn't have any sources of self-employed income, you should be cool since (presumably) you will not have owed money for any of these years. Hell, you can still get refunds for a portion of this period. Good luck.

01-30-2005, 10:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
timbuk2 Upright Location: Texas	Want to square with Sam. Okay... Let just take for granted I'm not very good at this. I've paid taxes. Big time. My W2 looks like WWII. But I've not filed. It's a long story. Women. Booze. Jobs. Hell. I worked for WorldCom. But I'm getting my act together. I want to pay my taxes, even if I can't. I'm willing to do a loan against my assests. I'm willing to work a "deal". I'm willing to pay it out. And, to be honest - if someone were REALLY good at it, the TaxMan would owe ME money. But I really don't care. I just want to square it, and take it from there. Do I go to Joe Greenblock next to Albertsons? Or Mr. CPA? Or... heaven forbid... Daytime TV Tax Attorney? I know who the wife would pick. I know who the guys at work would pick. Me? I'm leaning towards a CPA. I like astronomy. Astronomical numbers are familiar, if put into context. ? Thanks in advance. -tb2

01-30-2005, 11:01 PM	#2 (permalink)
Bryndian_Dhai Insane Location: Louisiana	I'd go for a CPA. He/she will know the laws and the penalties and will be able to help make sure that you absolutely do or don't owe the government. The staff at those places like HR Block and your local "file your taxes" places are all staffed with seasonal employees, especially the big name companies... They hire these seasonal employees off the street, with little or no experience, and train them on the fly, then turn them loose on the general public. The IRS really just wants you to file.... They <i>will</i> work with you, although there may be penalties, and they very rarely take any sort of criminal action against people who haven't filed who want to do what you want, square up with the government. __________________ “When facism comes to America it will be wrapped in the flag and carrying a cross.” ~Sinclair Lewis

02-03-2005, 01:20 PM	#3 (permalink)
Bamrak Enter Title Here Location: Tennessee	Find a CPA that knows what they are doing.. The IRS is much more forgiving when you turn yourself in and pay back taxes ( if owed) without them comimg for you. You may not get any refund you are owed however if you failed to file however.

02-03-2005, 03:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
BCD Insane Location: Charlotte, NC	I'm a business and tax lawyer. I'd say that you get a CPA. If you were a basic W-2 employee for this entire period and didn't have any sources of self-employed income, you should be cool since (presumably) you will not have owed money for any of these years. Hell, you can still get refunds for a portion of this period. Good luck.