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  Robert James
  

  20+ years of experience in IRS matters .
  Received a 5071C letter for my 2022 return, but I can't find my 1040 or any record of filing through H&R Block, Turbo Tax, or FreeTaxUSA. How can I locate my 1040 or confirm the filing service I used?
  Checking your email account is the only thing I can think of at this point. If you used a ...
  
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  Robert James
  

  20+ years of experience in IRS matters .
  I received a notice for missing eBay sales on my 2021 tax return, and it's asking for payment if I agree with the notice. I've already mailed my 1080-X form to amend my return, but it may take time to process. Do I need to pay by the due date, or is it okay to wait for their response?
  The "due date" on the CP2000 just means if you pay by that date they won't add additional interest ...
  
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  Robert James
  

  20+ years of experience in IRS matters .
  I need to file my 2021 federal taxes. Is it possible to file them online, or is the only option paper?
  Only someone with professional tax software can e-file a 2021 tax return at this point. You can hire a ...
  
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  Robert James
  

  20+ years of experience in IRS matters .
  I was added as an authorized signer on my mother's checking and savings accounts while she was traveling overseas. Can I be held liable for her business taxes or debts, or is there no liability for an authorized signer in the United States?
  No, being an authorized signer on a checking account doesn't make you liable for any tax debts.
  
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  Robert James
  

  20+ years of experience in IRS matters .
  Can someone advise me on how to address unfiled taxes for the past 20 years, particularly the first 10 years when I was self-employed and had limited recordkeeping?
  The IRS only requires taxpayers to file the last six years (to the extent a filing was required) in ...
  
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  Robert James
  

  20+ years of experience in IRS matters .
  What additional steps or options are available to address a 570 hold on my tax return, which has been in place since May and has not shown any movement or been accompanied by additional codes or notices?
  You could reach out to your Congressional Representative: Representatives and Senators: Contact Senators and ask for Taxpayer Advocate Service intervention as a constituent ...
  
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  Robert James
  

  20+ years of experience in IRS matters .
  Is it possible and how difficult would it be to file taxes for a friend who hasn't filed since 2015 and often worked under the table? What will be the cost range if we decide to hire someone to handle this, recognizing that costs can vary by state?
  There's some good information here about getting someone caught up: Unfiled Tax Returns Your friend should try to access their Wage ...
  
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  Robert James
  

  20+ years of experience in IRS matters .
  What steps should I take if I didn't file my taxes as a college student due to difficulties obtaining my W2 forms from my previous employers, who are now unresponsive to my attempts to contact them?
  If you can get your IRS Wage and Income transcript, you can use that to file your tax return. ...
  
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  Robert James
  

  20+ years of experience in IRS matters .
  Is the 2645c letter I received from a UT address regarding tax year 2021 a potential glitch or a scam since I never inquired about anything and my tax return for that year was filed and paid on time with no issues?
  Try checking your 2021 Account transcript online to see if there are any recent transactions: Get IRS Transcript If you don't ...
  
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  Abbey Johnson
  

  Helping with Student Loan Documentation .
  For those who have completed the full 20-year term of IBR and had their loans forgiven, what was your experience with the tax implications of the forgiven balance? Did the IRS require a lump sum payment, and if you couldn't pay, what options were available, such as wage garnishment, asset seizure, or payment plans?
  IBR was introduced in 2007. No, nobody has hit the 25 years (for old IBR) or 20 years (for new ...
  
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  Robert James
  

  20+ years of experience in IRS matters .
  What should I do with the CP2501 I received in the mail today after experiencing losses during the 2021 crypto Robinhood frenzy?
  This actually is pretty easy to fix if you only traded crypto through Robinhood. You can do it yourself, ...
  
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  Robert James
  

  20+ years of experience in IRS matters .
  Are there any honest, reliable companies who do tax relief?
  Tax debt settlement is a real thing, IF YOU QUALIFY. You could do it yourself, but if you struggle ...
  
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