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?
Attorney here. Here's my take on the legal issues.
The legal framework here involves both federal and state law. At the federal level, the relevant statute. Your state may provide additional protections.
I'd recommend documenting everything in writing from this point forward. Keep copies of all communications.
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.
Following this thread — Subscribing to this thread. In a similar spot.
I've dealt with this before.
I ended up having everything documented, which cost about $3-6 but saved me a lot more in the long run.
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 work in this industry and unfortunately this is very common. The good news is that when people actually push back with legal representation, companies usually settle.
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.
Following this thread — following
I've dealt with this before.
What worked for me was filing with the appropriate government agency. It took 4-8 months but was worth it.