License suspended b/c of taxes

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Specializes in OB, oncology, med/surg.

I just found out my license was suspended because of state taxes not being paid. I went and got my taxes done by the people in the federal tax office in Kansas City 2 years ago and the guy told me that my refund was going towards my back state taxes. I found a letter from the board while cleaning off my desk that said my license would be suspended if not taken care of by Sept 19th, it is now Sept 28th. I unknowingly worked 3 shifts while suspended. I am in the process of getting a payment arrangement with the state regarding the taxes and getting a compliance letter to the board before my license is revoked but my question is how screwed am I that I worked while suspended if I didn't know I was suspended. Also I'm a travel nurse working in the same state, am I going to lose my contact and my job.

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I'm not offering any legal advice, but I would think you would have a hard time arguing that you "didn't know" your license was suspended when you had a letter notifying you in advance that your license would be suspended by a specific date if you didn't pay your back taxes.

I would also think you might want to talk to an attorney about your situation.

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Specializes in HH, Peds, Rehab, Clinical.

My state will yank your license for unpaid student loans too. With plenty of notice. I'm sorry that you're without a license, but I really don't think the "I didn't know" excuse will fly =(

I hope you get things taken care of quickly!!

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What does any of this have to do with "nurses in recovery"? I'm just sayin'.....

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