I just received a notice that I failed to file a tax return for local income taxes back in 2011 when I bought my house. My accounting servicer did not notify me that I had to do this, should I be held responsible for this? They said that they would pay half of the penalties because he said that since I worked at MSU, he "assumed" I lived in East Lansing too, which residence do not pay a city tax? Is there anything I can do besides get a better accountant?

Thanks guys.