You Can’t Do That!
Yesterday, I mentioned the ongoing issues the IRS is having regulating tax preparers. Today, two more preparers have been brought into the spotlight because of their actions. There is also a bonus story about six college students who thought they could out-smart the IRS. Jeffrey Shelby, Jr. plead guilty to filing hundred of fraudulent tax […]
New Jersey Preparer Sentenced to Jail
Todd Halpern, a 49-year-old tax preparer from Guttenberg, New Jersey, bought an established tax practice in 2008. He maintained the client base and prepared over 650 returns over the next several years. One problem, he filed each of those returns using the Electronic Filing Identification Number (EFIN) of the prior owner. He used the existing […]
Another Scam Making Its Rounds
A few months ago I warned all of my clients about the increased number of phishing scams aimed at defrauding taxpayers. Recently, there has been a new string of fraudulent activities occurring, but this time, scammers are preying on companies. Employees, typically controllers or treasurers, have been receiving emails requesting them to authorize a wire […]
