License suspended for failure to pay taxes

[Nurse Beth, MSN]

 I'm sorry to hear about your situation. While state laws vary, most states require you to disclose any disciplinary actions, including license suspensions, when applying for a new license.

However, some states may consider your application if the suspension was unrelated to clinical practice or patient safety.

Here are a few steps you can take:

• Contact the Illinois Board of Nursing. Explain your situation and see if they can provide a payment plan or another solution to reinstate your license.
• Apply for licensure by endorsement. Some states may consider your application even with a suspended license in Illinois, especially if the suspension was due to financial reasons rather than professional misconduct. Contact the Board of Nursing in states where you are interested in working to explain your situation and inquire about their policies.
• Veterans Affairs (VA) programs. Since you're a disabled veteran, you may qualify for specific VA assistance programs that could help with your situation, such as legal aid, financial assistance, or job placement services.
• Consult an attorney. A legal professional familiar with nursing license issues might be able to help you navigate this situation and explore your options.

Some states with less stringent rules regarding financial-related suspensions include:

Texas. Known for having a relatively straightforward process for nurses with disciplinary issues applying for endorsement.

California. While stringent, they review each case individually, and financial issues may be considered differently from clinical issues.

Florida. Has processes for reviewing cases with past disciplinary actions, wildly if unrelated to practice.

Consult with the respective Board of Nursing for precise information and guidance.

Best wishes,

Beth

[NRSKarenRN, BSN, RN]

Ouch.....health issues sidelining one's nursing career.  I filed federal and state taxes late by 1 day,  late fees several hundred dollars so can understand your situation. Please reach out for financial advice re taxes --is repayment plan an option to help get you back on track?.

Per What If I Did Not File My State Taxes?  States that do not charge a state income tax are Alaska, Florida, Nevada, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Washington and Wyoming so sending an inquiry to one of these boards may be starting point.

Check AN's link to all Boards of Nursing 

You may run into issues like Florida endorsement requirements:

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Applicants are eligible for licensure by endorsement when they hold a valid license to practice professional or practical nursing in another state or territory of the United States obtained by one of the following measures

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Applicants are eligible for licensure by endorsement when they have actively practiced nursing in another state, jurisdiction, or territory of the United States for 2 of the preceding 3 years without any criminal history or having his or her license acted against by the licensing authority of any jurisdiction.

An applicant who has not been in active practice of nursing within the past 5 years is required to take a remedial course as specified in Rule 64B9-3.0025, F.A.C., prior to licensure.

Behind on state income taxes? Here's what you need to know.  Provides info on individual states financial hardship options.

Keep in touch --hope you can resume your career.

(((HUG)))

[londonflo]

Illinois

The state Department of Revenue told us that its most commonly used option for taxpayers in hardship is an installment plan to pay back the debt over time. "We rely on the taxpayer to present the facts surrounding their current financial situation,” the agency said in its answer. "Each case can be unique and involves a hierarchy of reviews/approvals depending on the tax amount owed and the taxpayer's request.” 

The monthly amount and length of time for the repayment is based on each applicant's financial situation, the agency said on its website.

To make an offer in compromise asking the state to settle the debt for less than the full amount, taxpayers must file a petition with the agency's Board of Appeals and make their case to an administrative law judge.

 

 

[londonflo]

OnceIWas said:

Wow - I didn't know something like this was possible.

Illinois is funny about money. They will also suspend a license if you are behind on child support. 

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Illinois law requires you to respond to the Child Support question. Licensees required to pay child support must certify during renewal to not being more than 30 days delinquent in complying with a child support order. If you are not subject to a child support order, answer "No.”

 

[londonflo]

Nurse Beth said:

I am a Master's prepared RN and disabled veteran. My Illinois license was suspended 2 years ago for a failure to pay state income taxes. I don't have the money to pay, I was unable to work for health problems.

The state Department of Revenue told us that its most commonly used option for taxpayers in hardship is an installment plan to pay back the debt over time. "We rely on the taxpayer to present the facts surrounding their current financial situation,” the agency said in its answer. "Each case can be unique and involves a hierarchy of reviews/approvals depending on the tax amount owed and the taxpayer's request.” 

The monthly amount and length of time for the repayment is based on each applicant's financial situation, the agency said on its website.

with a MSN you will most surely get job. The salary my not be great but IT IS JOB. My husband suggested that you my also be short on child support, drivers license and license plate (he is a CPA)   we get quite a few problems with multiple financial/license problems. My husband's is extremely empathetic and does underasnd how care problems and credit card overspending. We are both retired,

Previously on this discussion there was a link to Illinois' license. Please seek it previously

 

[OnceIWas]

Wow - I didn't know something like this was possible.