Ok, here's the situation as I understand it. My fiance has been notified by the IRS that he owes about 10,000 in 'back taxes', interest and penalties. From what I can get out of him, he did not file tax returns in 1989 and 1990. He has managed to obtain copies of his W-2's from one former employer, but the other tells him they no longer have those records (how long must they keep them ?).
So, what is his recourse ? He can't file a return for those years because forms are not available any more. I even called the IRS and asked and they told me they didn't have them ! What can he do about this ? Is there any way for him to get copies of his W2 information from the gov't for past years ???
Is a tax lawyer his only recourse ??
Thanks !
So, what is his recourse ? He can't file a return for those years because forms are not available any more. I even called the IRS and asked and they told me they didn't have them ! What can he do about this ? Is there any way for him to get copies of his W2 information from the gov't for past years ???
Is a tax lawyer his only recourse ??
Thanks !
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