Tax Scam on Third Avenue: Notaries Cash In on Delayed Returns

It’s a lucrative trade, and one that’s attracting a shady crowd near the Custom House on Third Avenue in Manhattan. Notaries, once considered pillars of respectability, have turned to a new kind of patronage – helping wealthy individuals file delayed income tax returns. The returns, often delayed until the last minute, promise a windfall for those who can navigate the complex system, and for the notaries who facilitate them, a tidy profit.