Posted: 12/22/2006 12:22:13 PM EDT
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Not gun related but..... I get a letter from the MN Revenue Dept. today. "Notice of Commissioner Filed Return" Says I did not file 2002 Tax Return (their right, I didn't) and that my taxable income was $19,567.00 dollars with Tax due to include Late fees, interest, and neglegence fees. I checked out their website and it seems fairly complicated mess. I have to file an appeal (cost me $250.00 to file) and go to court to deal with this, or just pay $1593.00. Since I am the one who has to bring this to court it leaves the burden of proof on me. I did not live in MN or even work in MN for the 2002 tax year. I was in MO. I have already left a message on my accountants voice mail. He is my Corporate accountant. I have also left a Message with my Corporate Attorney who I will be employing for other matters as well. Any one know anything about this sort of stuff? Any imput would be apreciated. Shouldn't they be required to give you a notice or at least a request for information before fileing a return for you? Can I seek compensation for my cost due to the .gov negligence or lack of due diligence? What will be next? I didn't file my 1974 return.....I was only 1y/o, I am sorry. O.K. now I am getting a little upset. |
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What is your address on your federal tax return for that year?? Did you file in another state that year and have proof? An appeal fee sure seems ridiculous on this matter. It is not worth a court visit. Have you tried calling or setting up an appointment?? I would make sure you have all your ducks in a row before doing anything. BTW, attorney fees would be higher than what you owe!! |
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I moved back to MN in Jan 03 and had a MN address come April. I did file a MO 1040 and have to talk with the Lawyer anyways. I sent him a check today just because I know I am going to spend it on the other matter. The state website says once they do this an appeal is required to change anything so a metting will probably not work. I have emailed them and left them a message. My guess is no one is in today for the holidays. The problem I see is they just go a head and do this. They should be required to request your return or an explanation before pulling an income out of thin air and fileing a return for you. Lately, with all thats going on, I feel like I have gotten in a fight with someone who buys more ink than I do. |
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I had the state of VA do that to me one year; I was a shareholder in a VA S-Corp that actually paid me a dividend one year (never, and I mean never, invest in your sister and soon-to-be ex brother in law's sports bar. Never. I really mean it.) I just sent the nice taxman a letter back saying I live in NC, the dividends were reported on my NC tax return, and they can go take a flying leap. I quoted VA tax code stating that out of staters who receive income of this type, if reported and tax paid on their home state return, are not subject to VA taxes. |