What to do if I need proof that I worked for a company that is no longer in business?
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What to do if I need proof that I worked for a company that is no longer in business?
The company I worked for was taking taxes out of my paycheck, paying me with a handwritten check, but never filed me with the IRS or produced W2’s for me. What is my recourse? How can I get a subpoena from the county court to obtain cancelled checks I received as proof? I am currently in need of this proof due to another situation I am involved in.
Asked on February 17, 2012 under Employment Labor Law, Florida
Answers:
MD, Member, California Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 12 years ago | Contributor
You may need an attorney to help you get the W-2s or before you go that route, you will need to talk to your bank about obtaining copies of the cancelled checks and using that as a method of estimating your taxes. You will need to talk to the IRS (go with an attorney or talk to your tax advisor or preparer) about what can be done to cross-check records from their end and getting you the correct information. The subpoena is a last ditch effort and you may not need it if you simply get the right people to ask the IRS and bank.
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