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S-Corp Taxes Liabilties

Jun 15, 2009 3:42 PM

Click to view NYMortgages's profile Start-up NYMortgages 1 posts since
Jun 15, 2009
I was a previous owner in a failing business. When my personal finances were drained I was forced to sell it at a huge loss. I transferred all stock to the new owner.

I recently received a letter from the State on a Tax audit. Although I have paid the correct tax amount they beg to differ.

My question is, although I was the owner during the time of the assessed audit period, am I still liable for the taxes when I have sold all ownership interest to another party?

The business cost me around 400K to start and I sold it to him for 40K as is.
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1. Re: S-Corp Taxes Liabilties Jun 15, 2009 5:32 PM
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S-Corp Taxes Liabilities

Do you have an Accountant??
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Jun 30, 2009
2. Re: S-Corp Taxes Liabilties Jul 2, 2009 10:08 AM
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Generally yes, you would be liable, but of course there are exclusions and exceptions. So my recommendation is to talk to a tax advisor and see if anything can be done in your situation.

Good luck,

Ben.

http://www.taxbizpro.com/

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