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I filed my 2002 and 2003 tax returns through an accountant in NYC. He asked me questions about my expenses and filled out my taxes. I explained to him that I didn't keep all the receipts from my purchases as I didn't intend to have them in my taxes. He explained that I didn't need to provide receipts for certain amounts of uniform, transportation, etc., expenses. I understand that ignorance of the law is not a defense. However, I now find myself under investigation and the IRS is requesting proof of every single purchase. Of course, the accountant does not answer my calls. Furthermore, I find myself having to pay over $3000 at the same time I am due to begin graduate school and depend solely on financial aid.
Is there any kind of help I can seek or legal action I may take against the accountant for at least the fees of his services-which were a few hundred dollars? Thanks for any help!
I filed my 2002 and 2003 tax returns through an accountant in NYC. He asked me questions about my expenses and filled out my taxes. I explained to him that I didn't keep all the receipts from my purchases as I didn't intend to have them in my taxes. He explained that I didn't need to provide receipts for certain amounts of uniform, transportation, etc., expenses. I understand that ignorance of the law is not a defense. However, I now find myself under investigation and the IRS is requesting proof of every single purchase. Of course, the accountant does not answer my calls. Furthermore, I find myself having to pay over $3000 at the same time I am due to begin graduate school and depend solely on financial aid.
Is there any kind of help I can seek or legal action I may take against the accountant for at least the fees of his services-which were a few hundred dollars? Thanks for any help!