What do I do if I was employed by a business on payroll and did not receive a W2 and they don't have records of the taxes taken

You can use the pay stubs if they show your withholding. Otherwise, the best thing is to keep pressing the employer for the W2. If neither of these...

What do I do if I believe my tax returns are incorrect?

Hire a tax attorney. They can give you your options for filing and amending returns. If there are criminal issues potentially involved, make sure...

How far back can the IRS go to your records?

In general, 3 years from the later of the due date or date of filing. For substantial understatements of income (24% or more), that jumps to 6...

How can I sue a friend(former friend) for owed money?

Depends on the amount involved. Small amounts can go to a small claims court. Of course, you have to prove that this person owes you money and...

You need to discuss this with the attorneys representing you in the case. They should have a tax expert work on the settlement. General answer is...

Could I be held responsible for my soon to be ex wife's income tax debit she accrued while we were married?

If you filed as married-separate, then the tax liability would be separate. If you filed married-joint, then the liability is owed jointly and...

I lent my parents (who live in Belarus) money, now they are planning to give money back to me. Do I need to pay any taxes?

Loans where no interest is charged or where repayment is not realistically contemplated (i.e., between family members) are considered gifts by the...

Do Accountants have Fiduciary Duties to Executrix of Estate of decedent who an accountant provided accounting & tax services to?

A CPA working on an estate owes their duty to the executor/executrix of the estate and in turn, the exec has a duty to the estate itself. The...

Who do we call to discuss possible tax fraud?

You would need as attorney to deal with the court that issued the divorce decree and get a contempt order. The IRS would have to be dealt with...

Using bitcoin simultaneously as an investment and semi-currency - Do contemporaneous exchanges provide a tax break on cap gains?

It is an outstanding question as to whether Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies can be eligible for like-kind exchange (1031) treatment under the...