Is there a way to decrease the taxes on my part time job that are taken out of my check?

Well, sure, its easy to have less income taxes withheld from your wages - you merely file a Form W-4 with your employer, increasing the number of...

Am I qualified in any way for "innocent spouse"?

I agree with the other responses - innocent spouse does not seem likely under these circumstances, though you should consult with a tax...

How do I claim laborers paid in cash as a business expense?

Really, all you need to do is document (have some written record) of the expenses you pay. If you pay any one individual more than $600 during the...

My initial reaction is that you immediately file a tax return on your own behalf, using the "married filing separate" status. If you don't, you...

If the IRS decides there is "criminal potential", they normally investigate internally and - if they make the institutional decision to proceed...

Is it ok for me to make an out of court settlement?

The first thing I would do is prepare an honest and accurate tax return and file it with the IRS - even if it is a "zero liability" return (one...

Could I get into trouble for working as a food server without filling in the tax form?

If you are referring to the Form W-4, which the employer IS required to provide to employees in order to process payroll and income tax deductions...

Most likely that means an amended tax return was filed, or possibly even an "audit reconsideration" request, and it was only partly allowed. ...