I went to Express Tax in Millwaukee, WI in January 2006 to file my 2005 tax. I was approved for a RAL loan; however I was not informed at that time that I was due to receive the balance of my federal refund by check. It was not until today when I went to H&R block that I found out that I was due the balance.
When I contact Express tax service that informed me that the check was sent to there office and signed by some one who apparently frauded me out of my refund. Who can I contact to bring legal action against this company I did not even know about it and if I had received the check it would have been deposited into my personal credit union account. I feel that I have been scammed. Do I contact the IRS? Should I contact the bank and let them know I never received a check? When I asked the people at this company they refused to give me the name of the bank.
2007-01-07 12:42:32 · 6 answers · asked by free ceol 2 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
If you have been scammed then go to the local police and file a police report. Also put a freeze on your credit report.
2007-01-07 12:45:00 · answer #1 · answered by ohio_mike 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
In the future make sure you request that you get your Refund through the IRS, online. Double check your tax form before you leave the Tax preparers office.
The IRS will deposit your check into your bank account, give you an I.D. number and you can check the IRS website to determine when the funds are deposited to your bank.
To avoid problems, always use a well-know ax Preparer such as H&R Block.
2007-01-07 12:54:36 · answer #2 · answered by newyorkgal71 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
First I would contact your local IRS Service Representative and also file a report with the local police about it and the company Express Tax Service. If you don't get any satisfaction then take it to small claims court and sue Express for the lost and your court filling fees. But make sure that you have copies of your police report and your contacting the IRS when you go to court. Express is responsible for your loss.
2007-01-07 12:51:44 · answer #3 · answered by Dale 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Since you itemized 2005 taxes, only your state tax refund will be considered taxable in the 2006. Remember you deducted state income taxes in 2005 as part of the itemized deduction and they gave a refund as well. So there is a small mis match and irs is closing that gap by making you to pay taxes on your state tax refund.
2016-05-23 06:22:37 · answer #4 · answered by Barbara 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Based on your information, one good option is to file a claim with the Wisconsin small claims court. Keep all your records, emails, letters, etc, and file the claim. You do not need a lawyer in small claims court, and if your claim is valid, you will receive a judgement in your favor and the tax company will have to pay you what is due. Good luck. Link attached.
2007-01-07 12:49:15 · answer #5 · answered by oakhill 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Start with the IRS, do you have a copy of your return. Whoever prepared your return for you is required to sign the return along with giving their IRS tap preparer ID, when you contact the IRS, start by giving that information.
2007-01-07 12:47:07 · answer #6 · answered by Michael B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋