Florida Preparer Ordered to Pay $429,888 in Restitution for Fraudulent Tax Filings A tax preparer from Naples, Florida, referred to as the “Irresponsible Preparer,” has been sentenced to one year and one day in federal prison for aiding in the
Cape Coral Business Paid $21 Million in Cash Wages to Avoid Employment Taxes Two leaders of a Cape Coral roofing company have admitted to a decade-long conspiracy to evade federal employment taxes. Known as “Irresponsible Taxpayers” due to their actions,
Federal Jury in Charlotte, NC Finds Tax Professionals Guilty of Conspiring to Defraud the IRS A federal jury in Charlotte, North Carolina, recently convicted two tax attorneys and an insurance agent of conspiring to defraud the United States. Their scheme
A high school teacher faces major penalties after failing to report income and making unfounded claims about his tax obligations. In a recent case, a Georgia high school teacher faced a $25,000 penalty for making frivolous tax arguments in a
Employer’s Tax Responsibilities: A Case of Costly Neglect A Serious Tax Oversight A business owner from Massachusetts, who we’ll call the “Irresponsible Taxpayer,” recently pleaded guilty to failing to handle payroll taxes correctly. As the owner of two companies—a steel
Protecting Yourself Against Fraudulent Tax Preparers and the Consequences of Non-Compliance. The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has been increasing its efforts to combat fraudulent tax preparers who take advantage of unsuspecting taxpayers. The DOJ has been working with the