Hi, as the title says, my father used my identity to generate a revenue of $29,000 by the end of 2013 selling on eBay. I did not report this when I filed taxes the following year as I was unaware. This year, the refund I was expecting was applied to "a past due tax obligation" -- the amount I ought to have paid in taxes for 2013. Even after the refund has been applied, I am being told by the IRS that I still owe $9,000. Two days ago, I received from the IRS via certified mail a "Notice of Intent to seize (levy) your property or rights to property." I do not have property, but I believe this also translates to wage garnishment and possibly freezing my bank accounts.
My mother insists on getting this resolved for me as she and my father have incurred this debt. She has a box of receipts from sales in 2013 that should essentially show that zero profit was made. When she consulted her tax guy, he said they could amend my 2014 tax filing. She forwarded me a power of attorney to sign so that he could discuss/handle the matter with the IRS on my behalf. It has been about 1.5-2 months since then and I still have no idea whether or how this matter is going to get resolved. The last time she and her tax guy spoke, he advised that I send senator Marco Rubio's office (I am in Florida) a letter asking that they get the debt forgiven. Is this even possible? That action was taken and I haven't heard back from his office.
I am not sure what to do at this point and am seeking some advice on steps I need to take. Frankly, my mother acting as a middleman between me and this tax guy I've never met who doesn't seem to get results is making me extremely uncomfortable. With the threat of having my property seized, I believe action must be taken right now. I do not want to take legal action against my parents so what should I do?
tl;dr I owe the IRS $9,000 because parents used my identity in 2013 to make $29,000 in revenue. IRS sent notice to me to seize my property. We have receipts from 2013 that can show zero profit was made. How do I resolve this without taking legal action against my parents?
Submitted May 03, 2017 at 10:40AM by poisonedbaby http://ift.tt/2pYHkGz
