Is help more available if it is a corporation that has lost money?
2007-06-16 03:54:41 · 6 answers · asked by mama 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
The only thing the IRS will do for the average American is take money out of their pockets. Other than this, you're on your own fighting with the tax preparer.
2007-06-16 04:03:18 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 4⤋
While they may not be able to get your money back, IRS is VERY interested in tax scams. Fraudulent preparers are becoming a bigger item of interest each year. Be sure to have facts when you contact them.
However, whether you go that route or not, if it is genuine fraud, there are 2 things going on. One is a violation of criminal law for which you contact your local police, District attorney or State Attorney General. For the second, a violation of civil law, depending on the amoun,t you can go to small claims court or the appropriate court for a greater amount than your state allows for small claims.
And of course, there is Judge Judy.
2007-06-18 23:38:43 · answer #2 · answered by Hank Roitman, EA 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Go to your state accountancy bureau, they regulate the accountants and tax preparers in your state.
2007-06-18 23:14:23 · answer #3 · answered by InsideMan77 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No in either case - it's not THEIR responsibility that it happened, or theirs to fix.
If the tax preparer is a CPA, you can report them to their organization if they don't make things right.
Good luck.
2007-06-16 10:56:47 · answer #4 · answered by Judy 7 · 3⤊ 1⤋
The IRS won't help you. They don't care. A reputable preparer such as H&R Block or Jackon-Hewitt will go with you to an audit and explain how the return was prepared.
If you use such a service, stick with the big names. It's worth it in the long run.
2007-06-16 11:06:10 · answer #5 · answered by pattis1016 2 · 0⤊ 6⤋
If you truly believe it was fraud (not just sloppy work), talk to the police.
2007-06-16 12:22:07 · answer #6 · answered by r_kav 4 · 1⤊ 0⤋