In IRS Tax Tip 2009-22, the IRS answers the "what if" questions of an economic downturn. The tax tip covers several job, debt, and tax related questions such as:
Job Related
What if I lose my job?
What if I receive unemployment compensation?
What if my income declines?
What if I am searching for a job?
What if my employer goes out of business?
What if I close my own business?
What if I withdraw money from my IRA?
What if my 401(k) drops in value?
Debt Related
What if I lose my home through foreclosure?
What if I sell my home for a loss?
What if my debt is forgiven?
What if I am insolvent?
What if I file for bankruptcy protection?
Tax Related
What if I can't pay my taxes?
What if I did not receive an economic stimulus payment?
What if I can't pay my installment agreement?
What if there is a federal tax lien on my home?
What if a levy on my wages is creating hardship?
What if I can't resolve my tax problem with the IRS?
What if I need legal representation to help with my tax problem but can't afford it?
Posted by Min Young Choi, Associate Editor, Wealth Strategies Journal.
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