Once you find out that your place of employment never submitted taxes...............?

Question

After 6 months I found out the company I have been working for were not submitting taxes on my wages. My salary showed net, but the company was pocketing the money that should have gone to state, city and federal branches. One I brought the findings to their attention I was soon fired claiming my position no longer remained. I can't even collect unemployement because there is no evience of me working. What does one do and what is the fastest way of me reporting this problem. At this time of the year work is hard to find and not being able to receive unemployment is a desaster.
Someone, please help me and point me in the right direction.....

Answer 1

Out of curiosity, *how* did you find out that they were pocketing the money rather than deposit it with the IRS,e tal.

Answer 2

Go back to the unemployment office with your pay check statements and resubmit your claim. You are entitled to unemployment if you were working in a covered occupation. In my state, California, a claim that bounces because no wages were reported generates an instant audit. Your state tax office will need to investigate to determine what wages should have been reported.

Besides this, the wages may not be reported for Social Security purposes. Your employer(s) send a copy of your W-2 to Social Security as the input document for wage reporting. Even if you get yours, Social Security might not get theirs. If you are over 25, Social Security will send you an annual statement of earnings. If the wages from this job are not on it, contact social security and ask for instructions on how to get credited for unreported wages. Failure to take care of this will affect the benefits you are entitled to when you retire.

Answer 3

Your pay stubs are proof of employment. File a formal complaint with your state labor board and the IRS.

Answer 4

Get a lawyer and sue them !