Legal Question in Tax Law in Illinois

After years of aggrevation, the IRS finally declared my back taxes "uncollectable". Now< I am being hounded by the state of Illinois for 2009 in the amount of $300. I sent a formal request for this to be declared uncollectable. I got back a form for appeal.

Can the state of Illinois attack my Social Security, my only income. Does the state of Illinois recognize "uncollectable"? I am about to turn 67, barely surviving. Need help! Can not afford attorney or tax rep.


Asked on 1/20/14, 10:14 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Virginia Prihoda Law Offices of Virginia Prihoda

Illinois can recognize your account as "uncollectable" if you lack the assets or income to pay the balance of tax. However, Illinois can invade your bank account, so if you have Social Security benefits deposited to a bank account, the minute your benefit becomes cash in the bank, the sums are vulnerable to distraint. I wonder what kind of form Illinois sent you for the appeal. We would expect them to ask you about your financial circumstances and to ask you to complete a financial statement to facilitate a collection determination that your account is currently uncollectable.

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Answered on 1/20/14, 11:09 am


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