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October 22, 2012 by Mark DeVine

Tax Preparer Sentenced to Jail

A tax preparer in Southern California has been sentenced to five years in prison for preparing and filing false tax returns. The man has previously been sentenced to three years’ probation in a Los Angeles Federal court.

He prepared and filed hundreds of tax returns that claimed inaccurate and false items.  It has been estimated that he collected over $672,479 in stolen tax refunds from the IRS and $80,729 from the Franchise tax Board. 

Ernesto Jesus Suarez pled guilty in court in June.  As a result of his actions, he is permanently barred from preparing tax returns and representing clients before the IRS in any way by the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California.

To find out how we can help you with your tax preparations make an appointment with us at 401-254-0151.  We look forward to hearing from you.

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About Mark DeVine

I have been in the tax and accounting profession since 1989. Before founding my own firm, I worked with the international accounting firm of KPMG, the Fleet Private Clients Group, and Bank of New England. I am also a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and the RI Society of CPAs.To discover how we can help you with taxes, payroll, bookkeeping and more, give me a call at 401.254.0151, or click the link to schedule your free 30 minute consultation today.

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