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accountants malpractice and the statute of limitations on bringing l legal actio

What is the statute in Ca. to bringing a legal action for malpractice against accountants? Is the time of discovery of error when the I.R.S. accepts the amended tax returns or when you submit the amended returns? I.R.S. notified examination of amendments was required prior to making adjustments for removal of liens and refunds


Asked on 8/31/00, 9:06 pm

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John Hayes The John Hayes Law Offices

Re: accountants malpractice and the statute of limitations on bringing l legal a

From your question I assume that time is of the essence in this matter based on my assumption that the submission and acceptance of the tax returns would occur within days of each other. I would think that the time of discover would be when the IRS notified you of the discovery. If any of the dates, that the above events occurred on, are approaching you should file a lawsuit immediately to protect your rights. You could make an argument of the statute of limitations falling on any of the three dates. If one has already occurred, you still may be able to file a lawsuit based on the remaining dates.

If you would like help filing an immediate lawsuit, you can contact my office for a free, no obligation consultation. My toll free telephone number is 877-546-9918, or you can email me at [email protected]. I look forward to speaking with you.

If you do not take me up on my offer, I urge you to contact an attorney immediately to discuss your situation before another date to base your lawsuit on passes you by. I look forward to speaking with you, and I wish you the best of luck if I don't.

Sincerely,

John Hayes, Esq.

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Answered on 10/04/00, 3:15 am
John Bisnar Bisnar & Chase, LLP

Re: accountants malpractice and the statute of limitations on bringing l legal a

The statute of limitations in California for a negligence action (accountant malpractice falls into this catagory) is one year from the time of discovery of the error or from the time you should have reasonably discovered the error. There are exceptions.

Don't wait a second. Contact a law firm specializing in Personal Injury (malpractice usually falls into this catagory). The best firms will provide you a free consultation, no fee until they recover for you and will advance all costs.

If the amount of your loss is in excess of $25,000, I am very interested in discussing this matter with you. John Bisnar, Senior Partner, Bisnar & Chase, Personal Injury Attorneys & Counselors at Law. 800-956-0123.

Contact an experienced malpractice attorney TODAY!

And please, don't let this slip by and the accountant not be accountable for his actions. You don't want someone else to be victumized as you have been.

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Answered on 10/04/00, 11:07 am


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