<prompt> Human: Title sums it up. I work for a company that, several months back, missed some payments to our payroll company which in turn interrupted our benefits and proper paychecks.In the intervening months, they began writing company checks for payroll equalling the net of our last proper paycheck, which is also short because we arent receiving any of our benefits. Im fairly certain that they havent been paying any payroll taxes, as they arent able to meet any of their other financial obligations, and are behind on even these short payments to their employees.Im worried about how this will impact my tax returns at the end of the year. Will I be on the hook for unpaid taxes? Will I be able to file for my return based on the numbers I was paid and the taxes that they should have been paying? I dont claim any exemptions, and normally expect a sizable refund at the end of the year, and would like get that this year.I strongly suspect that when tax season rolls around, I will get a W-2 that doesnt include the months with the missing payroll, but am unwilling to commit tax fraud to cover for my employer.What are my best options? Should I talk to the IRS? Should I proceed as though they are properly paying taxes?If I get a W-2 that is short the months since they were hand writing checks, how do I even fill out my tax returns?Any thoughts, advice would be appreciated.  <response>: You are on the hook for taxes that for your income - if the taxes are withheld but not paid, thats on your employer because theyre the ones holding onto your money. Outside of issues like penalties, withholding doesnt affect how much you pay, only when you pay.Track your income, pay taxes on that income. If the W-2 is incorrect, file for a corrected one. If they dont get you one by the end of February, follow this guideline The good news is this is likely to have any real effect on your taxes, outside of more paperwork. 