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I can answer questions on personal income taxes, partnerships, and some corporate income taxes. I can deal with some state tax questions. Limited gift and estate tax questions. I am also familiar with ministerial and church tax reporting issues. I teach tax and accounting at a small church-related college. Sales taxes and property taxes are state and local issues so I am not likely be be able to give you an in depth answer on those types of taxes. I have maintained a part time tax practice for over 30 years. I am a member of the AICPA, National Association of Tax Professionals, and the Institute of Management Accountants. Visit my website at www.johnstancilcpa.com. Also visit my blog, www.thetaxdocspot.com.

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I hold a doctorate in Accounting, and four professional certifications: CPA, CMA, CFM, and CIA. I passed all certification examinations on the first attempt, and received honorable mention for my scores on the CIA exam. I write a monthly tax column for the local newspaper. I have prepared taxes for over 30 years.

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DBA University of Memphis MBA University of Georgia BS in Accounting Mars Hill College

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Tax Law (Questions About Taxes) - Unreimbursed employees expenses

Expert: John Stancil, CPA - 11/3/2009

Question
QUESTION: Hi:

In 2007, I had unreimbursed employees expenses. I am no longer working for this employer. It is my understanding that these expenses would have been included in my W-2 as income in one of the W-2 boxes. Do you have more info about that? What box in the W-2? Anything else? I claimed these expenses on scehdule A but the IRS is looking at these. Any suggestions about how to defend myself? Since, I am no longer an employee, I have no way in contacting my previous employer about these expenses? I was hoping that the W-2 might have something to help me.....Thanks!

ANSWER: Rol,

Thanks for your question.

If they were unreimbursed, they would not appear on your W-2 at all. The only record of those would be your records.

Hope this helps.

John Stancil, CPA

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QUESTION: John:

Thank you. One more question. I do have all the receipts for these expenses; however, I don't have anything from my employer about it. i.e. a letter. Am I in trouble since I cannot contact my previous employer? Is there a court case that might be applicable to my situation? If you have one, please send me the name of it.

Thanks for your quick reply!

Answer
Even if you were still employed by this employer or could contact him, he would not have any records of your expenses. At best, all he could provide would be to verify that you did travel during that time - and most employers do not have that evidence on hand. Your receipts and records should be all you need.

I do not cite court cases or code in this volunteer forum. I cannot justify the time it would take to do that type of research for no compensation. Additionally, I would have to know what they are alleging - there are probably thousands of court cases dealing with unreimbursed employee expenses.

Hope this helps.

John Stancil, CPA

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