Deductions & credits

Ok thank you. It put us in a different tax bracket when he raised pay for only the purpose of straightening his books out. It has affected us in benefits, and now taxes with 4 dependents. Do you think I have any kind of case? I paid off the whole thing according to paychecks and the employer “let me go” a few weeks ago. Our normal refund is not in order according to this “manufactured” loan to help my employer