“Will I get caught?” is one of the most common questions asked by potential tax cheats. The temptation to cheat the IRS is overwhelming for thousands of Americans. While no one knows whether and when they will be caught, the IRS has become much better at finding those who evade taxes. One of the best […]
Tax Preparer Fraud and IRS Whistleblower Rewards
Tax Preparer Fraud Is Rampant In February 2020, Myles Hannigan was sentenced to 52 months in prison. When he gets out, he must pay the IRS $3,270,566.89. His crime? Filing false tax returns on behalf of his customers. Hannigan ran a payroll business. Or should we say, “was.” When he isn’t allowed to handle other […]
Operation Brass Tax – IRS Charges 26 Tax Preparers
It’s January and tax season is in full swing. The IRS says that because of recent law changes, it can’t start processing certain returns until well into February. That fact has further elevated the stress levels of CPA’s and preparers. With any luck, however, by mid April all can head to Cancun, soak up the […]