9 Quotes by Eileen O'Connor

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    People who prepare false or fraudulent tax returns unfairly shift the tax burden to honest taxpayers. The Department of Justice and the Internal Revenue Service are working vigorously to stop systematic abuses of the tax system.

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    Today's plea is the result of determined efforts by United States investigators and attorneys working to vindicate the trust the American people deserve to have in the institutions of their government, including the tax system that supports it. People who enrich themselves by engaging in illegal activities compound their crimes by failing to pay taxes on their ill-gotten gains.

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    Federal law provides serious penalties for filing false tax forms. People who engage in tax fraud schemes can expect to pay back taxes, plus interest and penalties, and may face criminal prosecution for evading taxes.

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    The Tax Division of the Department of Justice has made it a high priority to put an end to the business of providing false tax advice.

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    Anyone receiving tax advice should verify the motives and qualifications of those giving it, even those claiming to be charitable organizations.

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    The Justice Department is working vigorously to stop the preparation and filing of the false or fraudulent returns that unfairly shift the tax burden to honest American taxpayers. People who hire others to prepare their returns should review their returns carefully to make sure that they are true, correct, and complete.

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    The Department of Justice is firmly committed to shutting down fraudulent trust schemes that cost the treasury and law-abiding taxpayers millions of dollars each year.

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    The Department of Justice is committed to using all available law enforcement tools to recover tax revenue, punish tax offenders, and to prevent future misconduct. People who promote, facilitate, or engage in plans or schemes to avoid reporting their income or another person's income are risking penalties and, where appropriate, criminal prosecution.

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