2006-07-21 14:02:07 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Politics & Government ➔ Law & Ethics
It depends on when the fraudulent act occurred.
If the fraudulent act occurred while you were married, AND you filed a joint return, then in many ( but not all) cases you are considered to be equally liable, (and perhaps equally culpable) for the fraud. The determining factor will be if you knew, (or should have known) when you signed the return that the figures on that return were not accurate.
If you knew and signed it anyway, you may be held not only liable for the back taxes, but criminally culpable. On the other hand, if you discovered the problem later, then you may have a valid defense.
Before you do anything further, you MUST consult a tax attorney who can advise you properly on this matter. Since this is a criminal matter in addition to a possible tax problem, you need an attorney, not a CPA or Enrolled Agent.
If you don't know a tax attorney, contact your local or state bar association and ask for a referral.
2006-07-21 19:14:25 · answer #1 · answered by Phil R 5 · 4⤊ 0⤋
What ever your reasons, you should report him for it. Everyone would agree that tax fraud is one of the reasons taxes are subsequently higher among other things.
There is a question of your involvement.... were you married to him during the time in question? Did you play an active role in the alleged fraud? There is much to think about and how it will effect your state of being.
I saw a comment that someone posted that you may, "plea bargain or immunity." I think you see it in the movies or hear of it on TV from a sensationalized media case perspective, but the likelihood that you wouldn't face some level of punishment, is not good.
2006-07-21 21:36:00 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
There is an innocent spouse clause in the tax code. Call a lawyer most definitely if you're on the outs with your husband. Cheating on taxes is not cool, you're not automatically part of it.
2006-07-21 21:32:43 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Turn him in for tax fraud....ouch, talk about bitter ex.....maybe you should use that phone-call to contact a therapist......
2006-07-21 21:27:06 · answer #4 · answered by April T 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
yes if u were married to the evaser u are liable what whatever taxes remain on ur part...u r responcible for all taxes while u were married..not even divorce can get rid of ur problem
2006-07-21 21:07:36 · answer #5 · answered by rickunlimited1952 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If you knowingly and voluntarily participated in it, of course. But you might also be the best witness against him, and get immunity or a plea bargain.
2006-07-21 21:07:21 · answer #6 · answered by thylawyer 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
MOST DEF!!
2006-07-21 21:06:36 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋