Tag Archives: BozoTaxPreparer

Bozo Tax Tip #4: Use a Bozo Accountant

Posted on April 11, 2011 by Russ

Here’s another Bozo Tax Tip that keeps coming around. The problem is, the Bozos don’t change their stripes. In any case, here are some signs your accountant might be a Bozo: * He’s never met a deduction that doesn’t fit … Continue reading →

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A License Didn’t Prevent This (and Won’t in the Future)

Posted on March 23, 2011 by Russ

There’s no doubt in my mind that even if every tax preparer in the country obtained a license, there would still be problems with tax professionals. It’s human nature: Some people are greedy and, as Willie Sutton didn’t state [when … Continue reading →

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$28 Million in Tax Fraud Gets Preprarer 6 Years at ClubFed

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Russ

Lester Morrison had a great business going. His “Tax Prep” (also called “24 Hour Income Tax Refund Service”) was doing a bang-up business in the Bronx and across the river in New Jersey. Their clients were quite pleased with their … Continue reading →

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How to be a Receptionist Without Trying at All

Posted on February 4, 2011 by Russ

I’m happy doing what I do. As my brother says, someone’s got to enjoy preparing tax returns. One thing that I’m not, though, is a receptionist. Neither is one Bakersfield woman. However, Bakersfield tax preparer Bertha Vaughn listed her as … Continue reading →

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More Grist for the Mill

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Russ

There’s a debate over whether licensing tax professionals will do any good. California requires all tax professionals to have licenses, and we have plenty of Bozo tax preparers. In any case, out of Edgewood, Maryland comes word that there is … Continue reading →

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An Early Nominee for Tax Offender of the Year

Posted on January 26, 2010 by Russ

It’s only January, and we already have a truly Bozo story to report. We start with a gentleman named “P.M.” who prepared a fraudulent tax return. P.M. apparently prepared the return for the girlfriend of one Orlando Nunn. Mr. Nunn … Continue reading →

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Knocked Out From California

Posted on December 13, 2009 by Russ

Once a month the Irvine Marriott holds boxing matches. I’ve been told that they’re selling out, so it’s apparent that boxing does draw well in California. It’s likely that a major prize fight would also draw well. Bob Arum is … Continue reading →

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Didn’t You Know that Wages Aren’t Taxable?

Posted on November 23, 2009 by Russ

Well, I didn’t know that, but one group on individuals made that argument. Joseph Saladino, Marcel Bendshadler, and Michael Mungovan tried that dubious stance. They offered what the Portland Oregonian called a “tax evasion service” as they prepared over 1000 … Continue reading →

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How Not to Prepare Returns

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Russ

With the 2008 Tax Season finally having drawn to a close, here’s a primer on what not to do. Just claim business losses for all of your clients, even those without businesses. Your clients will be happy and you’ll get … Continue reading →

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Two From the Bozo Tax Preparer Front

Posted on March 15, 2009 by Russ

Suppose you’re a tax “professional” and a client comes in who needs to file back tax returns. He presents his record of income for those years. You look at it and realize your client is going to owe a lot … Continue reading →

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