Q: Can I sensor tax returns they are requesting?
Im currently under investigation by the OIG for HHSC for medicaid and food stamp fraud. I haven't been charged yet. But they are wanting me to submit copies of the kids dads tax returns for the past 8 years. He is currently under an IRS audit after the tax preparer made a mistake on his income. He discovered she's been filing us as married for 8 years. He's never received a copy of his tax return as she's been his only preparer for years and was a trusted source. However this means ive been unknowingly using false information on my application for benefits because I do not file taxes myself. They said they only want the copies to confirm his address- but im worried submitting them could incriminate me. Am I able to censor information I give them? Black out all information outside of the address and His name. Would I be better off not submitting at all? I told them about the mistake on this years return, however we were barely informed of the rest of the years being incorrect.
A:
Remember, if the fish kept it's mouth shut it would not have got caught.
Because OIG is attempting to prosecute you, hire a lawyer to represent you. I would not trust them because if they just need to confirm his address they d/n need 8 years. Also going back that far in time could subject you to more criminal charges (most felony statute of limitations is 3 years). Please seek counsel before submitting any documents. Good luck.
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