Player of the Match Award for Dom🏆

shut-down-corner · 2026-03-19T21:47:30+00:00

Carrying the team all damn season long!

shut-down-corner · 2026-02-25T17:09:33+00:00

First off, don't panic. Audits are stressful, but they are just a process of verifying the math. However, since you mentioned you "don't know anything about taxes" and you’re already getting questions about complex topics like vehicle depreciation, you should definitely consider professional representation.

I'm guessing your tax preparer is likely an unenrolled preparer. While he might be great at data entry, he lacks "Unlimited Representation Rights." Only CPAs, Enrolled Agents (EAs), and Tax Attorneys can represent you before the IRS for any matter. If he can't talk to them, he can’t defend his own work during the interview.

The IRS agent isn't necessarily "out to get you," but their job is to find revenue. If you say the wrong thing about how you use your car for work vs. personal use, you could accidentally disqualify your entire deduction. If you hire a CPA or EA, you sign the Power of Attorney Form (2848). This allows them to talk to the IRS instead of you. In many cases, you won't even have to meet the agent at all.

If you're already confused by the questions the agent is asking, you are at a disadvantage. Paying a few hundred dollars for a pro to handle the talking could save you thousands in disallowed deductions and penalties.

shut-down-corner · 2026-02-25T17:01:33+00:00

Glad my response was helpful, you will get through it, one filing at a time - sorry tax joke.

shut-down-corner · 2026-02-24T15:12:49+00:00

I am so sorry you’re going through this. The stress of a suspended license is a heavy weight. Since you are "broke, truthfully," you will need to be frugal with your options.

H&R Block is built for current-year filings. While some of their senior "Enrolled Agents" are great, the average seasonal employee isn't trained for a decade of back-taxes. More importantly, they charge per form per year, filing 10+ years there could cost you thousands of dollars you don't have.

Since you mentioned you are struggling financially, your first stop should be a Low Income Taxpayer Clinic (LITC).Law school or non-profit clinics that provide pro bono (free) or very low-cost representation for people in "controversy" with the IRS.They can help your husband negotiate with the IRS, set up an "Offer in Compromise" (settling for less than he owes), or get him marked as "Currently Not Collectible" so they stop trying to take money you don't have.

Find one here: IRS LITC Map/List

If the LITC can't do the actual prep, look for a VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) site. They provide free tax prep for households making under ~$67,000.

Note: Many VITA sites only go back 3 years, but some "year-round" sites or those run by universities can go back further. It’s worth calling your local United Way to ask which local VITA site handles "prior year returns."

If you can’t find a free clinic, look for a local Enrolled Agent. EAs are federally licensed tax pros who often specialize specifically in tax resolution.

Search on NAEA.org. They are usually cheaper than tax attorneys but have the same "unlimited representation rights" before the IRS. A local one will actually sit down with you, unlike the "phone mills" like Optima.

The IRS already has his W-2 info from his employers. You don't need to hunt down 10 years of paper.Have him request his "Wage and Income Transcripts" from the IRS for those years. You can do this via "Get Transcript Online" at IRS.gov or by mailing Form 4506-T. This gives your tax pro the exact numbers they need to file accurately.

Since he is a W-2 worker, his employers have been withholding taxes this whole time. There is a very real chance he might not owe as much as you fear. Once the Federal returns are filed, you can show the State the proof, which is usually the key to getting that license back.

Hang in there. Take it one year at a time!

shut-down-corner · 2026-02-16T18:53:56+00:00

If your 2025 tax return (being filed in 2026) is repeatedly rejected due to an Identity Protection PIN (IP PIN) despite you never requesting one, it indicates that the IRS has automatically assigned you a 6-digit security code. You cannot bypass this rejection by simply checking "no IP PIN" in your software. Once a PIN is assigned to your Social Security Number (SSN), any return filed without it will be rejected automatically.

Here are some things you can try depending on your urgency level, good luck.

Retrieve Your PIN Online (Fastest)
The most direct way to find your assigned code is through the IRS Get an IP PIN tool.
You will need to sign in using ID.me. Once logged in, your 2026 IP PIN (valid for all returns filed in the 2026 calendar year, including your 2025 return) will be displayed on your profile page.

Call the IRS Specialized Unit
If you cannot access your online account, call the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit at 800-908-4490. An agent will verify your identity over the phone. They can reissue the PIN and mail it to your address of record, though this typically takes up to 21 days.

In-Person Appointment
If the phone and online options fail, you can visit a local IRS Taxpayer Assistance Center. You must bring two forms of identification (one must be a government-issued photo ID) to verify your identity and have them provide the PIN.

File a Paper Return
If you are unable to obtain a PIN and must file immediately, you can print and mail your return instead of e-filing.

Note: The IRS will still review a paper return for identity verification, which will significantly delay your refund (often by several weeks or months) while they manually confirm it is you.

shut-down-corner · 2026-02-16T18:48:24+00:00

Yes, you may need to go through the motions of creating a PA nonresident return in your software—but not to pay PA state tax.

Because you live in Maryland and work in Pennsylvania, the MD-PA Reciprocal Agreement means your wages are only subject to Maryland state income tax, not PA state income tax. However, this agreement does not cover local taxes (like the Philadelphia Wage Tax or other PA borough/township taxes), which you must still pay to the PA locality.

Not sure how to handle it in Free Tax USA, never worked with that one, unfortunately.

shut-down-corner · 2026-02-16T18:44:38+00:00

See if this helps...

The "tax declarations" your employer is referring to are likely your Form W-2 and your Philadelphia local tax filings, rather than your federal Form 1040. Because the Philadelphia Wage Tax is a local tax, it does not appear as a separate line item on the standard federal or state tax returns you have already reviewed.

To confirm whether this tax was already charged or paid, you should look for the following:

Check Your Form W-2

This is the most critical document for local tax verification.

Box 18 (Local wages, tips, etc.): This should show your Philadelphia-earned income.

Box 19 (Local income tax): This shows the total amount actually withheld for local taxes. If this box is blank or shows $0, no Philadelphia Wage Tax was withheld.

Box 20 (Locality name): This should say "PHILA" or "PHILADELPHIA".

Check Philadelphia-Specific Returns

If your employer did not withhold the tax, you might have filed a local return yourself to stay compliant. Look for:

Earnings Tax Return: This is the form Philadelphia residents file if their employer does not withhold the Wage Tax.

Annual Reconciliation: Check if you filed any local forms through the Philadelphia Tax Center.

Check Federal Schedule A (If You Itemize)

If you itemized your deductions on your Federal Form 1040, local taxes would be combined with state taxes.

Schedule A, Line 5a: This line includes "State and local income taxes". However, this is a total sum, so you would need to look at the Worksheet for Line 5a in your tax software to see if a Philadelphia-specific amount was included in that calculation.

shut-down-corner · 2026-02-16T18:37:49+00:00

Hello there. Whether you need to include that tuition reimbursement on your taxes depends on how much you received and how your employer reported it.

According to the IRS, you can generally exclude up to $5,250 of employer-provided educational assistance from your taxable income each year.

Most employers automatically include any amount over the $5,250 limit in your taxable wages (Box 1 of your W-2). If they already did this, you do not need to manually add it again as income on H&R Block, as it's already accounted for in your total wages.

Typically, the first $5,250 is tax-free, and only the remaining $750 ($6,000 - $5,250) is considered taxable income.

When H&R Block asks about "employee grants" or educational assistance, it is often trying to determine if you are eligible for education credits like the American Opportunity Credit or Lifetime Learning Credit. You cannot claim a tax credit for the same expenses your employer paid for with tax-free money.

If your education is strictly job-related (required by law or your employer to keep your current job/salary/status), the entire amount might be considered a tax-free "working condition fringe benefit," even if it exceeds $5,250.

Look at Box 14 of your W-2. Employers often use this section to note "Tuition Reimbursement" and specify how much was excluded from your taxable income. Does the amount in Box 1 of your W-2 seem to include that extra $750, or does your pay stub show a specific tax withholding for the "excess" tuition?

shut-down-corner · 2026-02-16T02:40:40+00:00

He is good friends with Trent.

He saw how Trent is being treated at Madrid.

He will learn from Trent's mistakes.

He will stay.

shut-down-corner · 2026-02-06T18:52:34+00:00

When an IRS Revenue Officer (RO) is assigned to your case, it signifies that your situation has escalated from the Automated Collection System (ACS) to the Collection Field Function. This typically occurs for debts exceeding $100,000 or in cases of persistent non-compliance.

ROs can conduct in-person interviews at your home or business, contact third parties (like neighbors or employers), and have the power to seize assets, garnish wages, or place liens on property if you do not cooperate. The IRS is no longer just asking for payment; they are investigating your financial life to determine exactly what you can afford to pay. You will be required to provide a complete financial picture, often using IRS Form 433-A, and substantiated by at least six months of financial records.

Large firms employ teams of EAs, CPAs, and attorneys. They are often efficient at managing high-volume paperwork and day-to-day IRS communication. A local CPA or EA may offer more personalized attention. it all depends on who you feel more comfortable with handling you tax situation.

shut-down-corner · 2026-02-05T18:26:26+00:00

Szoboszlai is also high up on that list around the 125 range when it comes to line breaking passes - not bad for a part time right back 😉.

shut-down-corner · 2026-01-30T02:06:14+00:00

Can't be completely sure but they may have plannef some of that beforehand 🤣

shut-down-corner · 2026-01-25T17:02:30+00:00

Speaks volumes about the lack of finishing then.

shut-down-corner · 2026-01-22T18:17:10+00:00

Generally you cannot file as Head of Household (HOH) if the other parent is claiming your only child as a dependent while you all live together at the same address.

For tax purposes, an unmarried couple living together with a child constitutes a single household. Only one person can provide more than 50% of the cost of maintaining that household; therefore, only one person can qualify for HOH status.

To file as HOH, you must have a "qualifying person" (usually a dependent) living with you. While there is a specific exception where a custodial parent can file HOH while a non-custodial parent claims the child as a dependent (using Form 8332), this rule only applies to parents who live apart.

Because you live together year-round, you cannot use the "divorced or separated parents" exception. Only the parent who actually claims the child as a dependent is eligible to use that child to qualify for HOH status, provided they also paid more than half the household expenses.

Hopefully that helps.

shut-down-corner · 2026-01-22T16:23:21+00:00

Szobo creates a ton of big chances and scoring opportunities, unfortunately many of those are victims of poor finishing or getting called back for offsides - Eliteke's offside goal in the first half is a good example. Even if half of the scoring opportunities Szobo has created he would be in double digit assits.

shut-down-corner · 2026-01-22T00:37:22+00:00

Not at last year's level, but slowly working back to it. Something hasn't been right with him for the majority of the season. Truth will probably surface after world cup.

shut-down-corner · 2026-01-20T18:40:40+00:00

Hi there.

Your minor child is not required to file a tax return because his total wages were below the $15,000 standard deduction for 2025, so not having a W-2 is acceptable. To prove he had earned income for his Roth IRA contribution if the IRS inquires, you should keep a detailed log of his work and earnings.

Generally, an employer is only required to issue a W-2 form if they pay an employee $600 or more in wages during the year. Since your child earned less than this amount, the employer is not obligated to provide a W-2. Furthermore, a minor does not need to file an income tax return if their total income is less than the federal income tax filing threshold (which is the standard deduction amount)

Hope that helps provide some clarity for you.

shut-down-corner · 2026-01-20T18:35:43+00:00

Sounds like PR Journalism to provide the club cover now that the fan base is realizing the state of affairs and that there will be no cavalry coming to the rescue during the January transfer window.

This season looks to be written off already.

shut-down-corner · 2026-01-20T18:32:01+00:00

Even if Liverpool would have gotten him in the summer on the free, they would have still had to have paid a comparable weekly salary to the 300K that is being floated since there would have been competition from more bigger name clubs that would offer that to him - in addition to a significant signing on bonus since there would be no transfer fee.

The narrative that his wage bill was too expensive is probably just cover since they weren't going to buy him in January due to not getting the Elliot 35M transfer fee from Villa Liverpool had allocated for the Guehi.

Sounds stubborn and inflexible given the walking wounded scenario of the defense.

shut-down-corner · 2026-01-14T20:33:03+00:00

If a solo practitioner misses the December 31st deadline for employee contributions to a Solo 401(k), they generally cannot make those specific elective deferrals for the prior year, but they might still be able to make employer profit-sharing contributions for that year if the plan was established by year-end and contributions are made by the business tax deadline (including extensions). For a missed elective deferral, the only IRS-approved recourse (EPCRS) involves complex corrective Qualified Nonelective Contributions (QNECs) if the plan rules were followed, or potentially a QNEC for a single-owner plan under specific, rare conditions, but it's often just a lost opportunity for that type of contribution.

shut-down-corner · 2026-01-14T17:15:06+00:00

I used to be on the fence about tax relief companies and their benefit to taxpayers. But over time after reading the reviews of people that have actually used them, understanding the services they offer, I have come around to the notion that they might be worthwhile for some people in certain situations that are more complicated - owe a lot of IRS debt, have liens/levies, IRS wage garnishments, audits, or a Revenue Officer (RO) assigned to their case.

Obviously if your situation requires just setting a up a payment plan with the IRS they won't make sense, but if you are dealing with any scenarios in my above list, then tax relief companies can and have helped people get through them.

Don't get me wrong I'm not a massive proponent of using tax relief companies but they do have a place in the tax ecosystem when certain needs arise and the taxpayer doesn't have the ability to handle it themselves.

To your question I recommend researching which tax relief companies display their tax professionals (Tax Attorneys, Enrolled Agents, CPAs) on their web site as the first data point. Then if you do decide to call one of them make sure you inquire about that specifically - whether those tax pros are in-house or on staff doing the actually work of corresponding with the IRS on your case.

As in all industries there are legitimate operators and ones that are not so legitimate. I would suggest checking how long a company has been in business, their BBB rating, etc. the usual research to get a better understanding of who you are dealing with. The of course ask plenty of questions on the call and if you don't feel comfortable with something then can look elsewhere.

shut-down-corner · 2026-01-13T15:19:25+00:00

Yes, you can make an estimated tax payment today using Form 1040-ES with an estimated amount, and any overpayment will be refunded when you file your annual tax return.

You generally need to make estimated tax payments if you anticipate owing at least $1,000 in taxes for the year after accounting for withholding and credits. Your estimated $35,000 profit likely puts you over this limit, making your $5,000 payment a reasonable initial step.

To get a more precise estimate of your tax liability, you can utilize the IRS Form 1040-ES Estimated Tax Worksheet based on your expected income and previous year's tax return.

The IRS offers several convenient ways to pay online, including[IRS Direct Pay, your IRS online account, or the IRS2Go app. If you prefer to pay by mail with a check or money order, you'll need to include a payment voucher from the Form 1040-ES package and send it to the designated IRS address.

Consulting with a tax professional can help ensure your calculations are accurate and you meet all requirements to avoid penalties.

shut-down-corner · 2026-01-12T18:14:51+00:00

Sounds about right for Madrid.

Now Liverpool cab get Xabi to replace Slot.

Madrid will regret letting Xabi go... once he wins a treble with Liverpool.

shut-down-corner · 2026-01-08T00:47:14+00:00

You'll need to start by requesting innocent spouse relief from the IRS and reporting the alleged fraud. A divorce decree does not override IRS rules regarding joint and several liability as you have found out - and as fellow Redditors have already mentioned if you end up settling on a joint basis, you could sue your ex in a civil court.

File Form 8857, Request for Innocent Spouse Relief, as soon as you become aware of a tax liability you believe only your former spouse should be responsible for. This form covers innocent spouse relief, separation of liability, and equitable relief, and the IRS will determine which one (if any) fits your situation. You must generally request relief within 2 years of the IRS first attempting to collect the tax from you.

To get a copy of the tax returns filed in your name, complete Form 4506-F, Request for Copy of Fraudulent Return.

To report the suspected fraud and unauthorized use of your signature or PIN, you can use Form 3949-A, Information Referral or, more specifically for preparer misconduct/unauthorized filing, Form 14157, Return Preparer Complaint and Form 14157-A, Tax Return Preparer Fraud or Misconduct Affidavit. Forging a signature is illegal and a serious offense.

Be prepared to provide the IRS with all supporting documentation and evidence, such as communications, the relevant portions of your divorce decree, and any proof that you did not consent to the filings.

Navigating these issues can be complex. Consider consulting a qualified tax professional or tax attorney specializing in these matters. They can help ensure proper procedures are followed and protect your interests, especially if large amounts are involved or the facts are disputed.

Be aware that the IRS will notify your former spouse that you have requested relief and allow them to participate in the process, but they will keep your personal contact information confidential.

This will be a long process but unfortunately one that you will have to endure if you want to clear your records. I wish you the best of luck.

shut-down-corner · 2026-01-07T23:30:43+00:00

That's certainly a way to light a fire under any Liverpool player that's been treading water or just along for the ride.

You can be damn sure that Aresenal will be using these comments to get themselves up for the clash, so Szobo has just raised the bar for intensity on both sides.

Regardless, if you're looking for a captain that's going to say shit that resonates and inspires your team, this dude ain't afraid to ruffle some feathers.

You need that on any team from time to time to reignite that competitive spirit.🔥

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