State Tax May Have Been Sent in Error

[DisneyDiva12]

Jurisdiction

Connecticut

We moved from CT in 2008 and moved to another state. We paid all of our CT taxes. Sometime in 2016 the state of CT sent us a refund for over $2000 with the note that it was a refund for 2008/2009. The state we moved to does not have a state income tax. We thought the refund was due to the fact that we overpaid. Now the state is suing us to get the money back. There was no reason for us to believe it was sent in error given this scenario. Do we have to return the money?

 

[army judge]

We moved from CT in 2008 and moved to another state. We paid all of our CT taxes. Sometime in 2016 the state of CT sent us a refund for over $2000 with the note that it was a refund for 2008/2009. The state we moved to does not have a state income tax. We thought the refund was due to the fact that we overpaid. Now the state is suing us to get the money back. There was no reason for us to believe it was sent in error given this scenario. Do we have to return the money?

You only have to do two things, age and eventually die.

If you don't refund the money, prepare for the state to add exorbitant interests, fees, and costs; which will culminate is suing you, or simply envying against your assets.

If I were you, I'd pay them their tribute.

If you wish to ignore the CT tax confiscators, Florida is a great state to do so assuming you're being sued or hounded in Florida.

Even if you were sued and a judgment for a lousy $2 K was issued against you, not much the CT money grabbers could do, except try to place a lien on your real property (not exempted or protected by Florida state law).

You can consult a couple lawyers in your county.
Most lawyers will meet with prospective clients for free on the first visit.

If you've been legally served, I suggest you prepare a simple denial, denying all the allegations.

You might also endeavor to see how much EXTRA someone has tacked onto the $2K.

If a law firm is hounding you, I suspect another $4 to $5K, plus interest, fees, costs, and whatever other monies can be added to scam you to the max.

 

[zddoodah]

Do we have to return the money?

How should we know? We don't know why it was sent to you in the first place. We haven't read the lawsuit that has been filed against you. We don't know why the State of CT is claiming that you should return the money. Etc. Etc.

If you're being sued, you're going to need to defend yourself by filing a responsive pleading within the time provided by law. You didn't say whether the lawsuit is pending in CT or current, unidentified state of residence or whether the lawsuit is pending in state or federal court. As a result, we can't tell you how long you have to file a responsive pleading. I therefore can only suggest that you consult with a local attorney in the area where the court is located ASAP.