Why Will You Owe Taxes If You Settle Debt or Become Unemployed?

February 25th, 2010 admin

Many Americans, believe it or not, who become unemployed or settle debt can be stuck with a State and/or Federal tax bill. It seems crazy that anyone facing such financial difficulties would be asked to pay taxes but this happens for many reasons. Unemployment Compensation There are many ways you could end up paying owing more taxes than you thought when you file this year.  Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, the first $2,400 of compensation is tax free for an individual (married or not). With unemployment, you can elect to have your taxes taken out or you can choose not…


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