Legal Question in Tax Law in New York

back state taxes

I currently work in NY but live in NC. The tax department in NY has notified me that I owe $6300. in taxes going back to 1982.They said I never filed but I did even though I was working in NJ at the time but living in NY.The actual tax is $700 and the rest is penalty and interest. What could NY do to me and what recourse do I have?


Asked on 2/12/06, 7:48 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
John O'Donnell Attorney at Law

Re: back state taxes

If you have copies of your tax returns, you may be able to work something out.

I would think that the notice from NY was not the first one you received. If you disregarded prior notices over the years, your bargaining power is not too good.

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Answered on 2/13/06, 10:18 am
Walter LeVine Walter D. LeVine, Esq.

Re: back state taxes

If the taxes are due, they can get a judgment and garnish your wages and also seize assets located in NY. I suggest you try to work out some compromise.

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Answered on 2/12/06, 11:56 am


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