Abraham Taylor, Tax Return Preparation Violations, New Jersey 2024

Grimy Times has obtained court documents revealing that Abraham Taylor, a Florida resident and former resident of New Jersey, has been held in contempt for continuing to prepare federal income tax returns for others despite being permanently barred from doing so.

Taylor, the owner of Chentay Consulting Services LP, doing business as CCS Tax Services, was found to have concealed his violations of the permanent injunction by using electronic filing privileges assigned to Fredrick Gibson, of Uncle Sam Tax Services in Pennsylvania.

According to the court’s contempt order, Taylor agreed to the entry of the contempt order and a disgorgement judgment for preparing returns in violation of the injunction. Gibson agreed to forfeit his electronic filing privileges, which Taylor had used to conceal his identity.

This is not Taylor’s first run-in with the law. He was previously held in contempt in 2021 for using electronic filing privileges assigned to his son O’Neal Taylor and his son’s business O’Neal Z. Taylor. Through the contempt order, Taylor agreed to a disgorgement judgment and O’Neal agreed to forfeit his electronic filing privileges.

The most recent contempt order requires Taylor to provide the United States with a list of his customers and to send a copy of the court’s injunction order to all customers for whom he prepared returns. It also provides that the court shall order the sale of Taylor’s house to satisfy the two disgorgement judgments if Taylor continues to prepare returns in violation of the injunction.

The IRS has warned taxpayers to beware of promoters peddling bogus tax schemes aimed at reducing taxes or avoiding them altogether. The IRS also provides tips for choosing a tax preparer and a free directory of federal tax preparers.

Taylor's actions are a stark reminder of the importance of choosing a reputable tax preparer. Taxpayers should be cautious of anyone who promises unrealistic tax savings or uses aggressive tactics to sell their services.

Defendant: Abraham Taylor

Criminal Charges: Continuing to prepare federal income tax returns in violation of a permanent injunction

City and State: New Jersey

Exact Date: Last month

Sentence or Outcome: Held in contempt, agreed to disgorgement judgment and forfeiture of electronic filing privileges

Dollar Amounts: $ (amount not specified)

Source: https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/justice-department-obtains-order-holding-contempt-florida-man-who-permanently-enjoined