The $2000 check I gave my accountant to send w. my ext. request never cleared?
He instructed me to write a $2000 to the IRS as partial payment to be submitted with the request for extension. I just noticed that the check never cleared. When I asked him about it he had no recollection of the check. The photocopy of the request says $2000 included as partial payment. Can I assume he screwed up, or the IRS? How do I defend myself? He asked me for this check when I was in his office so I have no photocopy.
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Answer 1 :
Keep the photocopy; If the Check has not cleared with IRS, cancel the check and get them a new one. They're always willing to accept the money, even if it may be late. The accountant should have already done this; I would suggest a new accountant as well.
Answer 2 :
Have you documented and photocopied everything, and do you have proof of postage? If so, then send a copies to both your accountant and the IRS. Make sure you keep the originals in case your accountant has no recollection of the copies! It sounds like he perhaps screwed up and is trying to wiggle his way out of it. Oh, and get a new accountant! $2000 is a lot of money to just "forget" about ....
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