Social Worker ashamed to ask for help.
After working full time, some times many hours extra without pay, I find myself owing the federal government almost $6000. I am of retirement age but can't afford to retire. I have been travelling to Florida to care for my mother with Alzheimers which is not a deductible expense. I need to pay last year's taxes which include unpaid self-employment taxes or next year I will be in so deep to the government I don't know how I will ever get out even if I keep working until death or disability. How can it be that those who don't follow the rules make money, don't pay all their taxes while I, who tried my best to help others, are now stuck without help. I know this doesn't sound desperate but is. I have attempted suicide and having failed, have to pay hospital bills as well. Please help.
