I was a member of a class action lawsuit seven years ago and have since moved to a different state. In 2006, I was awarded $30,000 from the lawsuit which was sent to my old address along with a W2 that had my social security number. I just found out that someone stole my identity and cashed the check. Now I owe the IRS $5,000 in back taxes for the check that I never even received. Is there anything that I can do to recover the $30,000?
Contact the law firm that handled the class action payments and relate your story to them. You should be able to get their assistance in completing an affidavit forgery, and finally getting your distribution. Once you have corresponded with the law firm, share copies of your correspondence with the IRS to document the fact that you didn't receive the funds. The IRS may be willing to make adjustments to your records to eliminate any interest and penalties that may be accruing on those back taxes.
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Contact the law firm that handled the class action payments and relate your story to them. You should be able to get their assistance in completing an affidavit forgery, and finally getting your distribution. Once you have corresponded with the law firm, share copies of your correspondence with the 