<prompt> Human: Hi rpersonalfinance,Im currently in the middle of a situation that I have no idea how to navigate, and you guys always seem to give great advice. My father was a very successful lawyer, but also a functioning alcohol, for most of his life. In the past 8 years, his mental condition has deteriorated, leaving him unable to care for himself. I 27m stepped in about 6 years ago as his POA to help him with any and everything. My responsibilities grew with time as his condition got worse, but I didnt know he was not paying his taxes, especially in the first couple of years. He has not worked since 2011 but did receive a few settlements in 2012.Currently, he is in a memory-care facility and diagnosed with alcoholic dementia. The IRS is claiming that he owes 50,000, but he only has about 14,000 to his name, with 2,000 monthly in social security. The facility that he currently lives in costs 2,900 a month out-of-pocket. Ive been trying to make enough money so that he can continue to live in the facility once his money runs out.Does anybody have any advice or knowledge of what is best to do in this scenario? Should I respond to the IRS? What are the next steps they will take after responding?Thank you for any help you can offer. It is appreciated much more than I can express.  <response>: Yes, please do respond. As his legal rep, you are responsible for filing taxes. Ask them to allow you to file the taxes retroactivity and pay without fines or penalties. 