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system
is there any sort of tax write off for unfulfilled pay checks?
user
unfortunately, no.  think about the numbers. if you work for me, and i pay you $1000, you owe tax on $1000. if you still work, but i don't pay you, you have no tax due, but there's no benefit for you to collect for my stealing your time.
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