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Question: Should I accept a temporary job offer with the IRS in Utah?

I have no place to stay in Utah, so I would have to arrange for housing. All I need is a room, really. A cheap motel with weekly rates would work, if I can find such a place in Ogden, Utah. The job is working in the mail room for $12.00 an hour.

The job will last a maximum of thirty days, after which I will be unemployed again. I will be able to draw unemployment after the job ends, I think.

I have no other job offers at this time. I am not broke, but my savings are diminishing. The IRS job of course could be somewhat hazardous. Think about it. Opening mail at the IRS.
Disgruntled, crazy taxpayers. Who knows what they might send.

I am currently staying with relatives in Texas and have no real housing expense here, so I would not be paying rent in two places. It’s a 1500 mile drive to Ogden, Utah and I need to be there by 4:00 pm on Monday.

What it comes down to is this: Should I drive 1500 miles for about 1500 dollars, plus maybe 3 grand in unemployment?

Answer: It is up to you. Ogden is a good city lots of things to do here. We do have cheep hotels in which you could stay. Good luck on either decision that you make.

Ogden teachers, other unions rally for collective bargaining

Ogden teachers, other unions rally for collective bargaining By rosemary winters The Salt Lake Tribune Published Jul 14, 2011 12:11PM MDT Ogden • An estimated 800 people rallied in Ogden’s Liberty Park on Thursday to protest the city school district’s decision to not negotiate a contract with its teachers union. Ogden teachers were joined by their colleagues from around the state, members of the …

Question: I want a job with the IRS?

I am want to work for the IRS eventually I am looking towards a tax examiner or revenue officer. I want to help people with their taxes, check to make sure they are doing it right.. I am getting ready to take tax classes so I can get some experience if they hire me part time.When I have enough classes I will take my Enrolled Agent exam. I do plan on going back to school so, I can earn my BA in accounting. I am 31 now going on 32, but I feel my plan is going to take too long and it might be too late.. Am I on the right path or am I way off? Any advise you can give me will be greatly appreciated..

Answer: It is good that you have set a goal. Taking a tax class to learn tax preparation is a good start. Going to college and taking accounting is also a positive part of the plan. The Enrolled Agent exam is not bad but it may be step down a different path than your original goal to work for the IRS. You might attempt to talk to someone that has worked for the IRS and get a good understanding of the type training and experience that would be helpful.
You must understand that the IRS is a compliance agency and your idea of helping people might not be the way most people see that agency. I have dealt with some very pleasant people there and at other time pleasant would not be the best way to describe them.

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Question: Workers Comp and Taxes -Never paid question?

In 2005 i was in an accident at work. i was on workers comp throughout 2005. Filed my taxes for 2005 but i didn’t file my workers comp wages. In 2006 I was on workers comp. Got a small settlement 6250 after lawyer fees. Then was on unemployment for 1 month while i searched for a job. I never received any sort of tax information from either workers comp and unemployment so i never filed. I didn’t know better at that point.

My question is What should i do to cover my butt with the IRS?
Please ask for any additional information i will provide it.

Answer: If you had no other income in 2005 or 2006, it appears you are not required to file a federal tax return. If taxes were withheld from your payments, you may want to file to get a refund. You can still do that for 2005 or 2006.

Your state may require a tax return, you have to check that out with your state. Some states have filing requirements lower than the federal filing requirements, and some states tax unemployment.

If you have other income for either of these years, take everything to a tax preparer for review.

It’s never too late to overcome debt

Q. I turn 60 this year and I’m single. I owe the IRS $75,000 and the state $8,000 in state. I also have a student loan of $40,000. I have a degree in business management. I make about $30,000 annually, but have no savings and no retirement. I liquidated my 401(k) when I was unemployed — a big mistake. I need advice on how to turn this situation around.

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Question: When you apply for a job with the IRS as a field agent or special agent…..?

they do a tax audit that you agree to be performed for employment. How far back do they go, and should unreported ebay income from a few years ago be a worry in this process?

Answer: Anyone applying for Employment with the IRS has their Tax filing history reviewed. They look that all returns for up to 10 years are filed, whether you left income off of a return, Basically were you compliant in filing your returns. They also do a detailed background check and you are required to be fingerprinted.

Demand for financial services pros expected to grow

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