La Puente, CA asked in Employment Law for California

Q: I found out my employer treated one benefit as imputed income instead of cash benefit, overpayment in taxes for 5 years

Total is $11k, they refunded $7k to me but taxed me $4k again, but i already paid my taxes in last 5 years when i filed my tax returns. They didnt withhold $4k in current pay check, they just kept it. How am i going to approach again? they dont seem to understand

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Neil Pedersen
Neil Pedersen
Answered
  • Westminster, CA
  • Licensed in California

A: if you think is it just a misunderstanding perhaps your tax person can speak to them. If they are unwilling to correct the problem through negotiation, your only option is litigation, perhaps in small claims court. However, you are not going to be able to reach back five years.

Good luck to you.

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