1. Paying both Social Security AND Bituach Leumi is a benefit for the employee. When the employee retires he can collect from both Social Security and Bituach Leumi. Not paying is cheating not only the governments of both countries , it is cheating the employee! These payments will give benefits to the employee that are greater then the cost.
A tax preparer signs as the preparer. The taxpayer is the one who signs and takes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of the return. If a tax agency finds evidence of fraud, it’s the taxpayer who is contacted. If the end result is that there is additional tax due, it’s the taxpayer who has to pay. If the case goes to court and the taxpayer loses but refuses to pay, the taxpayer is the one who goes to prison.
Additionally, a tax preparer should have a agreement sign by all his clients which says something like “Because our firm is relying on the accuracy and completeness of the information you provide, you agree to indemnify and hold our firm and any of its members and employees harmless with respect to any and all claims arising from the use of the tax returns for any purpose other than filing with the tax authorities regardless of the nature of the claim.”
It is your client that provides you with his income information, you are simply providing your services based on the information provided. If he doesn’t pay BTL or SS that’s on him not on you.
