I'm Being Audited!

[Pyser]

Turns out I went to a crooked tax guy in 2003 and 2004, and now the government wants some money back.

But the fun part is that other friends of mine who went to the same guy are being audited further back, for years they didn't even go to the guy. And I'm sure we will all continue to be audited for a few more years, since now we are "being watched".

The best part, though, would be the talk I had with the IRS today. I asked what happens to the crooked tax guy, and they said "he's on the run."

I said, "well, he's still practicing, and I could give you his info in 30 seconds." They said, "We'd like that info." I said, "I'd like not to be audited."

They didn't bite, but I gave them the guys info anyway, because I'm already screwed, and he may as well go to jail, anyway. Kind of fun being an informant, even if I got nothing out of it.

And basically the entire company I worked for is being audited individually now. What fun. God damn.

[Raiders Army]

Originally Posted by Pyser

Turns out I went to a crooked tax guy in 2003 and 2004, and now the government wants some money back.

But the fun part is that other friends of mine who went to the same guy are being audited further back, for years they didn't even go to the guy. And I'm sure we will all continue to be audited for a few more years, since now we are "being watched".

The best part, though, would be the talk I had with the IRS today. I asked what happens to the crooked tax guy, and they said "he's on the run."

I said, "well, he's still practicing, and I could give you his info in 30 seconds." They said, "We'd like that info." I said, "I'd like not to be audited."

They didn't bite, but I gave them the guys info anyway, because I'm already screwed, and he may as well go to jail, anyway. Kind of fun being an informant, even if I got nothing out of it.

And basically the entire company I worked for is being audited individually now. What fun. God damn.

The sun will come out....tomorrow.

[SunDancer]

But your not "trouble", just may have to pay taxes?

[Farrah Whitworth-Rahn]

I wish you much luck, and that you have a laid back auditor.

[Hurst2112]

Originally Posted by Pyser

Turns out I went to a crooked tax guy in 2003 and 2004, and now the government wants some money back.

But the fun part is that other friends of mine who went to the same guy are being audited further back, for years they didn't even go to the guy. And I'm sure we will all continue to be audited for a few more years, since now we are "being watched".

The best part, though, would be the talk I had with the IRS today. I asked what happens to the crooked tax guy, and they said "he's on the run."

I said, "well, he's still practicing, and I could give you his info in 30 seconds." They said, "We'd like that info." I said, "I'd like not to be audited."

They didn't bite, but I gave them the guys info anyway, because I'm already screwed, and he may as well go to jail, anyway. Kind of fun being an informant, even if I got nothing out of it.

And basically the entire company I worked for is being audited individually now. What fun. God damn.

I would screw with them. Go to your nearest adult toy store and ask to get a receipt for 500 top of the line, veiny dildos. Have them date it for the tax year of your choice.

Then take that receipt and go to your local boys and girls club and say that you would like record of donating the 'toys' to them for the same tax year.

Let us know how it goes.

[Pyser]

no, they just want some money back. could be a lot worse, i guess.

still an...interesting...experience so far.

i was really disappointed they shot down my "let me go back to him wearing a wire" idea. that sounded like fun. (and yes, i really asked if i could. at least the case worker laughed).

[moriarty]

Originally Posted by Pyser

no, they just want some money back. could be a lot worse, i guess.

still an...interesting...experience so far.

i was really disappointed they shot down my "let me go back to him wearing a wire" idea. that sounded like fun. (and yes, i really asked if i could. at least the case worker laughed).

Umm, have they told you how much they'll charge you in interest for the 2-3 years that you held their money. They're not cheap lending outfits, let's just leave it at that.

[jbmagic]

Originally Posted by Pyser

no, they just want some money back. could be a lot worse, i guess.

still an...interesting...experience so far.

i was really disappointed they shot down my "let me go back to him wearing a wire" idea. that sounded like fun. (and yes, i really asked if i could. at least the case worker laughed).

did you have to pay penalty and interest too?

[Lathum]

I would have held out for a deal. Or seen if they offered a reward for his capture and conviction.

[Franklinnoble]

I would have talked to an attorney before turning the guy in. A good tax lawyer could have made a deal for you.

[Pyser]

Originally Posted by Lathum

I would have held out for a deal. Or seen if they offered a reward for his capture and conviction.

how long could i hold out for? they gave me 30 days to pay back, or work out a payment plan.

the guy is STILL PRACTICING, and the IRS had to get his information from ME. i have absolutely no leverage, and it's not like there aren't hundreds of other people who are also being audited for going to the same guy, who couldnt just as easily give them a phone number or address.

and interest isn't terrible. between 4 to 5 percent on what ive owed since 2002. cheaper than a bank, i guess

[SunDancer]

Originally Posted by Pyser

how long could i hold out for? they gave me 30 days to pay back, or work out a payment plan.

the guy is STILL PRACTICING, and the IRS had to get his information from ME. i have absolutely no leverage, and it's not like there aren't hundreds of other people who are also being audited for going to the same guy, who couldnt just as easily give them a phone number or address.

and interest isn't terrible. between 4 to 5 percent on what ive owed since 2002. cheaper than a bank, i guess

Exactly, you had the information the IRS wanted. I would of try to make a deal, or atleast hire a tax laywer. 4 to 5 percent is still quite a bit, considering it wasn't your fault, but the fault of a crocked accountant you and many others have hired.

[Pyser]

Originally Posted by SunDancer

Exactly, you had the information the IRS wanted. I would of try to make a deal, or atleast hire a tax laywer. 4 to 5 percent is still quite a bit, considering it wasn't your fault, but the fault of a crocked accountant you and many others have hired.

well, my point is hundreds of others had the information, too. it's not like the guy is in a bunker in another country. he is still taking clients. i cant believe i was the first to say "i know where he is." but they made it pretty clear they werent interested in cutting a deal, no matter how cool it seemed to me.

and a strong argument can be made that i am at fault, too. after all, shouldnt i have checked his work more closely?

[sooner333]

Could he file a civil suit against the crooked accountant for the interest owed to the government?

[Franklinnoble]

Originally Posted by sooner333

Could he file a civil suit against the crooked accountant for the interest owed to the government?

You could, but chances are, the crooked accountant is going to be too broke to pay any damages.

[sooner333]

Originally Posted by Franklinnoble

You could, but chances are, the crooked accountant is going to be too broke to pay any damages.

Yeah, I guess you'd just have to find a contigency fee lawyer to take the risk to take the case on. In which case, you'd be getting only half (unless the lawyer could recover fees as well).

[Ksyrup]

I can't believe this hasn't spawned an "I'm Being Outed" parody yet.

[Passacaglia]

Since I see someone named Ironhead viewing this thread:

"But Ironhead...what's with this thingy?"