Allegations of wrongdoing can have a devastating effect on the lives of those facing the accusations. When this happens to individuals living here in Fort Worth, they could experience personal and professional ramifications that change their lives forever. For instance, a local tax preparer’s life recently changed after facing allegations of […]
Category: Taxpreparer Investigations
With everything going on here in Texas and across the country right now, stress levels are at an all-time high. Now that July 15 has come and gone, you may feel as though some of that stress is relieved, at least for now. Another tax season has ended, and you may […]
Here at Brown, PC, we regularly represent tax preparers facing IRS civil audits or criminal investigations for their tax return preparation work. The IRS actively reviews returns filed by preparers in an effort to uncover noncompliance with preparer due-diligence requirements or behavior that may amount to criminal violation of federal tax laws. […]
Each year the criminal investigations unit of the IRS (IRS-CI) puts out its annual report. Agents in this division are in charge of investigation tax crimes and recommending prosecutions. As IRS funding continues to fall short, the number of agents has steadily declined. What has this meant for abusive preparer […]
A recent decision from a Nevada federal district court addresses authority of IRS Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR) to regulate tax preparers. The OPR is tasked with making sure that tax professionals follow tax practice standards as well as the law. This administrative agency is responsible for pursuing disciplinary proceedings and enforcing […]
Facing federal tax evasion charges is intimidating, here in Texas or anyplace throughout our country. Whether or not the intent was to shortchange the government, the mere allegation of wrongdoing can be life altering. An individual is left defending a claim brought against him or her with the full thrust […]
A federal investigation into the personal and political dealings of Dallas County commissioner John Wiley Price and his associates has gone public, and may have taken a step closer to the filing of formal charges, as witnesses began appearing before a federal grand jury as part of what promises to […]
When you or your business is facing a complex tax law issue, a sophisticated tax lawyer can be of great assistance and can help you protect your rights and interests. Tax law can be confusing and intimidating, with a unique set of rules and a language of its own. An […]