AboutMike Wellman Expertise I was a former Manager with Price Waterhouse, now PricewaterhouseCoopers, the largest accounting firm in the world. I have had clients in almost every industry and of every size.
I will only answer questions dealing with IRS problems such as delinquent tax returns, Offers in Compromise (Tax Settlement), IRS collection matters including installment agreements, liens, levies, seizures, audits, appeals, innocent spouse claims and injured spouse claims. All other will be referred to the question pool.
Experience Over 25 years experience in taxation specializing in IRS collections, examinations and appeals.
Publications New York Times, Wall Street Journal, Your Money.
Education/Credentials BBA, Baylor University.
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Expert: Mike Wellman Date: 2/22/2008 Subject: delinquent federal tax questions
Question I have not filed federal or state(CA.)income taxes since 2001. I am in the process of filing all back and current taxes. I have three questions.
1.From Nov. 2005 to Jan. 2008 I have had no income. Do I file with a zero income amount?
2. If the answer to the first question is yes, do I claim my one standard deduction and take the approximately $3,000 refund?
3. During part of the time I zero income, I was incarcerated. Does this fact change anything when it comes to taxes?
Answer (1) No income - no requirement to file
(2) You cannot get a refund if you had no income
(3) No it does not
