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angela_ba
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Law is so confusing Please help
Maryland
My ex and I seperated in dec. of 99 and divorced in oct. of 2000. I just found out that my ex filed last years taxes as joint. the only problem is that I never signed anything. meaning he forged my signature. when I called IRS to report it they told me that it is a civil matter. I alway thought that forging someones signature ( especially on a tax document) was a federal offense. am I wrong? would I be able to sue him for half the return? also if i did take him to court do I need a lawyer and what would be my chances of winning if I even have a chance. Thank you for any input you may have on this!!
Maryland
My ex and I seperated in dec. of 99 and divorced in oct. of 2000. I just found out that my ex filed last years taxes as joint. the only problem is that I never signed anything. meaning he forged my signature. when I called IRS to report it they told me that it is a civil matter. I alway thought that forging someones signature ( especially on a tax document) was a federal offense. am I wrong? would I be able to sue him for half the return? also if i did take him to court do I need a lawyer and what would be my chances of winning if I even have a chance. Thank you for any input you may have on this!!