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Feds Cracking Down on Unlawful Tax Return Preparers

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The Justice Department is advising taxpayers to choose their return preparers wisely as the April 15 federal tax filing deadline approaches. Unscrupulous preparers who include errors or false information on a tax return could leave a taxpayer open to liability for unpaid taxes, penalties and interest.

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Florida Tax Preparer Gets Prison for False Returns and Online Romance Scam

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A Florida woman was sentenced on Jan. 23, 2024, to two years in prison for a scheme to file false tax returns, and to two years in prison for an unrelated online romance scam. which provided tax preparation and bookkeeping services. Between 2017 and 2019, Coates prepared and filed 35 such returns. Attorney Kevin C.

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How to File Income Tax Return: Tax Filing Preparation Guide 2022

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For e-commerce business owners, income tax filing season marks the start of a highly stressful time. Among the taxes that e-commerce businesses need to file, income tax is the most common one. To help you meet the income tax filing season fully armed and prepared, we have compiled a step-by-step guide.

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IRS to Try Out Its Free E-Filing Tax Return Program in 13 States Next Year

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According to the IRS, Arizona, California, Massachusetts, and New York have decided to work with the agency to integrate their state taxes into the Direct File pilot program for the 2024 filing season. In addition, the state of Washington agreed to join the integration effort for its application of the Working Families Tax Credit.

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Justice Department Continues Efforts to Stop Fraudulent Tax Preparers

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The Department of Justice is warning taxpayers to choose their return preparers wisely as the April 18 federal tax filing deadline approaches. Unscrupulous preparers who include errors or false information on a tax return could leave a taxpayer open to liability for unpaid taxes, penalties and interest.

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Florida CEO Gets 32 Months in Prison for Tax Evasion

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A former Jacksonville company CEO was sentenced on January 30, 2023, to 32 months in prison for willfully attempting to evade the assessment of his federal income taxes. Goldberg of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Handberg for the Middle District of Florida made the announcement. Attorney Roger B.

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Oct. 16, 2023, is Deadline for Millions Who Filed Tax Extensions; But Many Get More Time Due to Disasters

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Taxpayers affected by recent natural disasters including those impacted by the recent Maui fires and hurricane Idalia in parts of Florida, South Carolina and Georgia. Those in the counties of Maui, Hawaii, and many counties in Florida, South Carolina and Georgia have until Feb. This list continues to be updated regularly.