<prompt> Human: Hi All,I was wondering if anyone could give me advice on a situation. My father often gets letters from the IRS, but as far as I know he neglects them. They are saying that he owes a chunk in taxes. When I ask him, he often says it is a mistake that he has already cleared up but they keep sending him letters. Well, my bank account is still linked to his, and one day there was over 2,000 pulled out from the IRS. My dad says it was a mistake and it should have been refunded. Its been a year and still no word. Every time I ask him about it he does not say much. Does anyone know what is going onis there anyway I can personally get my money back without going through my dad?  <response>: Your account isnt linked to his, your account is joint owned by your father which is why the IRS took the money. The IRS takes money from ALL accounts a person is named on.Your father isnt telling you that the IRS ordered him to payfor whatever reason and he has failed to do so, thus the withdraw. It will happen again as long as his name is on your account.That money is long gone. You need to open your own account at a separate bank so this doesnt happen again. 