His scheme went something like this, set up some shell corporations.  His clients would then write these companies checks, for fake expenses.  The shell company would then reimburse the client.  How does this become a deduction?  Shouldn’t the shell company have income?  But then the shell company’s reimbursement would create income for the client, offsetting any expenses.  This is a criminal enterprise, if I have ever seen one.

Why isn’t this CPA, Robert Loeser, in prison?  Shame on the Office of Professional Responsibility, this CPA belongs in prison.  I do not know if criminal prosecution is within the power of the Office of Professional Responsibility, but why isn’t this CPA in prison?

This man set up a scheme to defraud the government.  Texas should revoke his CPA, and the US Government should put him in prison for several years.

It is a shame that this man is still enjoying the same freedoms that I enjoy.  If you have been the victim of a fraudulent preparer, you need legitimate representation, call me at 260-489-0818 ext 103, or call me toll free at 877-489-8999.

Fraudulent preparers leave victims in doubt for years.  The IRS must stop these preparers quicker.  These preparers that are filing fraudulent returns are the reasons for the increased scrutiny of the industry.  Fraudulent preparers are the driving force behind the licensing and testing of preparers.  If you have to have a license to cut hair, why don’t you need a license to prepare income tax returns?

Furthermore, the article from US News and World Report, written by Alex Kingsbury, cites some fantastic statistics.  In 2001 the government prosecuted, 1 preparer, since 2001 the government has prosecuted 435 preparers.  That represents 62 prosecutions annually, since 2001.

Is anybody doing their job?  I cannot believe that the government could only find 62 preparers to prosecute, remember I have seen 3 fraudulent preparers in my community.  None of the preparers have been prosecuted.

My firm offers all of the products of a chain preparer; however, we have a year round office and highly trained staff members.  The biggest difference between my firm and a chain preparer, we are open and honest about our fees.  I take my fair share of clients from the chain preparers.  Those clients that come from the chain preparers, they have no idea what they paid in fees to prepare their tax returns.

The lack of licensing and transparent fees, make me wonder, why anyone would use a chain preparer.  If you are tired of paying too much, and want better tax preparation service, call me, 260-489-0818 ext 103, or call me toll free at 877-489-8999.

This firm works with outside counsel across the country.  We represent clients in 18 states and 3 countries.  We have consulted with lawyers and law firms from across the country.  We have found that a team of professionals, CPAs and lawyers, can achieve fantastic results for their clients.

It is surprising just how many people try to escape their duty to pay tax to the federal government each year. Anyone found doing this is committing an offence under the tax laws of the United States. Each person and business has a duty to pay taxes to their government so it is able to function properly and fulfil its duty to its citizens. Normally, when this type of crime is committed, it is by people that have no previous record with the police or authorities.

Tax fraud is a general term used to refer to offences such as tax evasion, non-filing of tax returns, forgery, non-declaration of assets and income, misrepresentation of conditions for the purpose of tax exemption and other such actions related to the payment of taxes. Tax fraud lawyers are specialized attorneys that deal with issues of tax fraud and represent clients who are accused of tax fraud.

Unlike other kinds of tax lawyers, tax fraud lawyers do not advise on tax planning or filing of income tax returns. If you require their services then either the worst is about to happen and you suspect the IRS are investigating you or they have concluded their work and have charged you with tax fraud offences. On many occasions, a tax fraud lawyer is used merely as a negotiating tool to lessen the chances of a prison sentence and to find ways that outstanding tax debts can be paid.

It is not uncommon for people and even companies to fail in their tax responsibilities through lack of knowledge or understanding of their responsibilities. Some individuals and firms also fall foul of poor advice for their tax planning form the tax specialists they employ to represent them.

If an attorney proves that his client is the innocent victim of wrong tax advice by some tax consultants, it’s likely that the charges against them might get dropped or a lenient sentence might be passed. The need to choose a tax consultant that has proper qualifications cannot be underestimated in circumstance like this if investigation by the IRS is too be avoided.

Although it would be normal for a custodial sentence to be passed the purpose of the tax fraud lawyer is to try and stop this from happening by negotiating with the authorities to allow the tax evader to escape imprisonment so they will be able to repay their tax debt. Often this line of reasoning works if presented by a good lawyer as it means that the offender will still pay any tax that is owed without the financial burden of paying for them to be in prison.

Most taxpayers do not need legal counsel; however, if you need legal counsel, you probably need a new CPA as well.  You need to hire a CPA that has both a technical knowledge of the Internal Revenue Code as well as abundant practice before both the exam and collection divisions of the Internal Revenue Service.

Call me, 877-489-8999, let me help you get an all clean date.  Let me help you get to the point where you can say “February 6, 2010, is my clean date.”  Imagine the feeling, as of this date, I am compliant and paid.  If you want that feeling, call me 877-489-8999.

The taxpayer is convicted of a felony count of tax evasion.  The taxpayer falsified his W-4, so his employer would not withhold Federal Income Taxes.  He failed to submit a complete and accurate income tax return.  When the IRS levied his bank account, he cashed his payroll checks, and paid his bills with money orders.

I do not represent tax protestors.  There is money to be made from a taxpayer that does not think he or she should have to pay income taxes, but that is not the type of client that I represent.  I represent people who have run afoul of the taxing authorities, but they do not disagree with the taxation.

Most of my clients would like to negotiate away the penalties.  Most taxpayers agree with paying the base tax, but they think the government is being unfair to assess penalties and interest.  I disagree, the penalties for failure to file and failure to pay, should start at 50% each.  If the government is assessing penalties, the penalties should be a deterrent.

All forms of penalties and interest should be transparently disclosed to the taxpayer.  If you open a new Employer Identification number, you should get a disclosure that explains penalties and interest.  The taxing authority should disclose to the taxpayer, this is serious and could ruin you financially forever.

That said, I represent my client to the fullest extent of the law.  Everybody has the right to representation, even a tax protestor.  Just because I don’t agree with the protestor, doesn’t mean I won’t represent them to the fullest extent of the law.

If you are a tax protestor, or have been involved in that movement, call me 877-489-8999.  I can help you, we can get you filed and compliant, then we can work out the balances owed.  You do not have to go to prison.  I can help you.  Call me at 877-489-8999.

Note the title of the article New York is prosecuting lawyers, doctors and accountants.  New York is employing new technology and investigating non filers.  New York has upped its enforcement, and has targeted non filers.

Non filers belong in jail that is the opinion of Commissioner Woodward.  That is not the opinion of a practitioner who represents the taxpayers of New York.  To help its tax payers, New York has set up a voluntary compliance program.  New York is giving you a way out.  If you have not filed your tax returns in several years, hire a professional and participate in the voluntary compliance program.

If you have not filed your tax returns in a number of years, it is better to come clean now.  Coming clean now can prevent incarceration.  Call my team if you want to get clean 877-489-8999.

This is good work by the State of Tennessee.  Every state in the Union should be on the lookout for sales tax cheats.  If a business owner collects, but does not remit any taxes collected, this creates a situation where one person has a competitive edge over the competition.

There is no application, and you cannot be denied.  If you don’t want to remit taxes that you have collected for the state, just don’t remit the tax owed.  The state should do a better job of incarcerating offenders, enforce the law.

I do not think any business should be allowed a competitive advantage, just because they do not remit the taxes owed.  This gentleman is looking at time in prison and a hefty fine.

Many businesses find themselves behind the eight ball.  You cannot make payroll, but payroll is due on Friday.  Many businesses are forced to reorganize their finances to fit into an ever shrinking profit.  If you find yourself in a cash crunch, call my team at 877-489-8999.

If you are a small business with employees, here is how to structure your employment compensation.  If you would have paid $50,000 salary per year, the employee would be responsible for $12,500 in federal income taxes.  The idea the CPA has come up with is, pay the employee $12,500 less per year, but pay the employee’s federal income tax bill.

He proposes this as a legal way around the Social Security and Medicare taxes.  If the employer reduces the employee’s gross wages you will reduce Social Security and Medicare taxes.  The employee saves money, the employer saves money, and everybody wins but the government.  I have some problems with this idea:

• The employee is receiving an economic benefit.  They have received additional compensation, the payment of the tax liability, must be considered compensation.  If the employee receives compensation, why shouldn’t the employer, withhold Social Security and Medicare taxes?  Furthermore, shouldn’t the employer match the Social Security and Medicare taxes?
• How is the employer going to report the additional compensation?  On Form 1099?
• What about retirement plans?  Most employer matching is based on gross wages.  If the employer and employee reduce the gross wages, the employer would not match as much as they should have.  It is my experience, if you short an employee something they deserve, the employer will always lose.
• If the IRS examines the employer’s books and records, and discovers this compensation methodology, the employer will owe both sides of the Social Security and Medicare taxes.  The taxes (both sides), penalties and interest, would be severe and costly.

If you are involved in a scheme like this, or if you get notices all the time, call my team 877-489-8999.  We can help.  We can help you minimize the taxes you pay, legally.  We can help you sort out what returns are filed, and what returns are not filed.  We will help you prepare any missing forms.  Once you are compliant, we look at setting up repayment plans.

The process of settling up with the taxing authorities does not have to be difficult.  Call us we can help 877-489-8999.

Are you kidding me? This is exactly why you should not use a national firm to have your income tax returns prepared.  I represent people from all over the country.  There are plenty of great preparers.  Here are some things to look for in a preparer:

1. Pay your preparer.  Do not have your uncle, or a friend or some other person prepare your tax return.  Who doesn’t want pay for great services?
2. Look for initials.  Your preparer should have a designation, attorney, CPA, EA.  When you have a heart attack, you don’t go to the dentist.  Why would you let someone prepare your return without specific credentials and experience?
3. Is your preparer in their office 12 months a year?  If the taxing authority has a problem with your return, you will probably receive a notice in the mail.  Don’t you want your preparer to be in the office when that notice arrives?
4. Has your preparer got the experience level you are looking for?  Continuing Professional Education is required at this firm.  We do not let anyone prepare a tax return unless they are trained, educated and experienced.

What happens when you choose the wrong preparer?

1. You spend 3 or more years worried about the IRS and other taxing authorities.
2. You might pay heavy penalties and interest.
3. You could be charged with a crime.

The tax law is extremely complex.  Take a moment, choose a good honest preparer.  If you are not sure about the preparer you have, call my office 877-489-8999.  Spend a few minutes on the phone with one of us, and you might just hire us.

Tax Matters Solutions, LLC has always given away a resolution strategy.  You cannot resolve an IRS problem until the taxpayer is compliant.  You cannot resolve a tax problem until you know the base tax owed, you cannot know the base tax unless the taxpayer is compliant.

We call this service the setup fee.  The setup fee covers Tax Matters Solutions’ time to find out what is filed/unfiled, and what it is that the taxpayer needs to do.  I tell all potential clients, “It doesn’t matter what you and I think, what matters is what the government thinks.”  You have to find out what needs done, in order to quote a fee to resolve the entire case.

Once we know what needs done, the client is then quoted a fee for services, some clients get a flat fee other clients pay hourly.  Hourly clients are billed every two weeks.  We are upfront and honest about fees, no client has ever been extorted for a fee.

My advice, hire me, forget the national firms.  The national firms have too many layers of overhead.  Their fees will be higher than mine, and their performance will not be as good.

Anthony Wayne Hoosier Patriots’ distinguished panel of disgusted citizens will query Mr. Stutzman, a bright young Conservative with an old man’s name.  An Indiana state legislator since 2003, Mr. Stutzman is currently running against three other candidates for the opportunity to challenge Evan Bayh in the November election.  Our panel’s intent is to determine if Marlin has the energy, knowledge, experience and ideas to challenge an incumbent with over twelve million dollars in his war chest.  In today’s turbulent political environment, is Mr. Stutzman, a fourth-generation Hoosier farmer, our man?   

Panelists include Aaron Knight, owner and founder of Cartridge City; Marc Jernigan, CPA and founder of Tax Matters Solutions LLC; Chuck Hofius, owner and founder of Chas Group;  Steve Manning,  Love Church and  WFCV; Ron Dawson, former President of the International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Fort Wayne;  Joseph Walburn, CPA, Vice President of  Kovas Communications and owner of Evanston WIMAX; Dr. Patrick Holly, and well-known tea-party activists.   

Join us for an afternoon of political drama at the Theatre.  And just in case….

Anthony Wayne Hoosier Patriots has already extended an invitation Congressman Mike Pence to join our forum should he declare his candidacy in the next few days.   

For further information contact:  Connie Kovas Moreno,  conniekovas@hotmail.com, 260-436-9888