Quick background on my situation — any input appreciated.
FBAR filing for offshore accounts. I've been dealing with this for about 2 months now and the situation isn't improving.
I have already done some research online but got conflicting advice.
What are my legal options here? Is it worth pursuing?
My buddy went through something identical.
Don't make the same mistake I did -- is escalating to a supervisor/manager. I'd recommend following the formal complaint procedure instead.
Yeah have you tried reaching out to your state's attorney general? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Been there. Here's what I learned.
The trap most people fall into is filing with the appropriate government agency. I'd recommend gathering evidence first instead.
I went through almost the exact same thing.
Here's where people usually go wrong is hiring an attorney to send the initial letter. I'd recommend being patient with the process instead.
Just want to point out — the statute of limitations might be a factor here. In some states it's as short as 1-2 years. Don't sit on this too long.
NAL, but from what I've read, you should document everything. But honestly you should verify this with someone who knows your state's laws.
Have you tried reaching out to your state's legal aid society? They sometimes have free resources or mediation services.
Just went through this. Happy to answer questions via DM.
Keep records for at least 7 years. The IRS can audit further back in some cases.