What are my options to handle this situation?

You can call the State and explain the situation, but chances are you will need to hire an attorney if state is now claiming you owe taxes to them.

Can I recoup fica and medicare tax from severance pay if I am already collecting retirement benefits?

No, you do not have a right to recoup that money. social security and medicare gets paid into a giant bucket and gets paid from a giant bucket, it...

If your employer filed a personal bankruptcy and not a business bankruptcy, I am uncertain why that would prevent you from being paid by the...

Is it safe to travel now a days after trump travel ban?

I am going to retag your question for immigration attorneys.

Decree deemed NOT ACCEPTABLE for Processing by OPM

Your best bet is contact an employment attorney that specializes in government employees. OPM has their own set of rules and regulations.

How do I fix a 2017 form 1040-ES payment error?

Call them back and talk to a different person (you will most definitely get a new person) and request that the 2017 credit be transferred and...

What is my wifes responsibility for my delinquent Federal income taxes?

You should speak to a tax attorney. Is the 40K owed based on returns that were filed or did the IRS file substitute for returns? If you have...

If you are getting a 1099, then you are responsible for 100% of self employment taxes. Income up to $118,500 per year is subject to 12.4% of self...

Can statute of limitations apply to state taxes?

The state of New Jersey will have its own rules and limitations periods. Your best bet is to contact a knowledgeable attorney in that state.

IRS coming after me for making an IRA withdrawal

I imagine these is also an additional reason why it is so high. You would be paying the $5000 at the normal tax bracket plus 10% early withdrawal...