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Generally, any refund you would be due for current year would be applied to the amount you owe in a prior year, even if you are making payments under a negotiated agreement

Possibly. If you claimed the wrong filing status, or if you made a mistake regarding your income or any deductions or credits you claimed, an amended return (Form 1040X) would be appropriate. Other mistakes, such as mathematical errors or failure to attach a required form or schedule, will not necessarily require an amended return but can be remedied in other ways.

If you can qualify as an injured spouse or innocent spouse, you may be able to get your share of the refund returned to you. There are many criteria you must meet to be eligible for innocent spouse tax relief, which requires filing a separate tax form as well.

The general rule is to ask what amount would ordinarily be paid for like services by like organizations in like circumstances. The IRS looks at the total amount paid as well as the services or purposes for which the amount was paid. The IRS looks at all forms of compensation to determine if the payment is reasonable and whether charitable profits are inuring to the private benefit of the individuals or shareholders as opposed to the charitable purpose of the organization.

If you are the actual owner of the property, or if you had a superior claim to the property, you may bring an administrative wrongful levy claim with the IRS or file suit in federal court to get the property returned to you. If your administrative claim is denied, you can appeal the decision administratively and eventually file suit and seek damages as well. The time limit for filing a wrongful levy claim depends upon whether the property has been sold by the IRS yet, but it can be as little as nine months from the date of the seizure. Seek advice from a qualified tax attorney with litigation experience as soon as possible to protect your rights to the property.