Is my federal tax refund vulnerable to garnishment to pay a debt I owe to the county?

States can also intercept federal refunds from the IRS. However, I have never seen this accomplished by a county.

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Can I settle interest and fees for unpaid tax from inheritance in 2011 (ny state tax)

I would be very surprised if any state were to compromise a tax debt of this size. Your best bet may be to pay it down in small monthly payments,...

What can a person do if their estranged spouse cashed and takes their joint income tax check?

The Treasury Department takes very seriously the forging of signatures. If the check was made out to you jointly, and you did not endorse it,...

I let friend use some of my furniture. How can I GET IT BACK?

You could raise the intensity and hire an attorney to write a letter to her demanding return of the furniture. Is it worth it?

Can I cancel my agreement contract with my remodeling contractor

The only way to get a reasonable legal opinion on an issue such as this is to have an attorney review the contract, discuss the situation with you,...

Do I need a tax attorney to help me prepare a " voluntary disclosure agreement" for previous tax years?

The IRS Offshore Voluntary Disclosure Program deals with serious financial and criminal issues, and I highly recommend you consult with experienced...

If I been using a fake social to work n now recently got a real one n want to declare all my past taxes from the fake

Since what you have done is conceivably against the law, you should consult with a tax attorney in your area before doing anything.

Legally how long does one have to hold on to income tax paperwork for a rental business. Two, seven or more years?

I agree that this particular issue is and can be very confusing. First of all, there is no rule at all. Just rules of thumb. If you never get...

Do I need to file tax return for a family trsut and who does the filing the trustee or the trustee?

I assume that this complicated document was properly created by an attorney. He or she has not done her job if you have not been instructed on...

As Mr. Webb explained, only if you owe the federal or state government money can your refund from the IRS be intercepted. There is no way to...