Laquanda O. Gilmore and L&g Associates LLC Indicted for Tax Return Scam

Laquanda O. Gilmore, also known as Laquanda Garrott, and her company, L&g Associates LLC, are facing the music after the United States filed a complaint to bar them from preparing federal tax returns for others. The complaint alleges that Gilmore has repeatedly and intentionally claimed bogus fuel-tax and earned income tax credits for her customers.

According to the complaint, Gilmore prepared returns that falsely claimed fuel-tax credits for her customers. The fuel-tax credit is available only to taxpayers who operate farm equipment or off-highway business vehicles. It is not available for vehicles driven on highways, nor is it available for fuel used for commuting to and from work. The complaint alleges that Gilmore prepared returns that claimed absurdly large fuel-tax credits for taxpayers who worked at national retail businesses.

The complaint also alleges that Gilmore repeatedly prepared tax returns that improperly claimed the earned income tax credit (EITC). To claim the EITC, a taxpayer must have “earned income.” According to the complaint, Gilmore repeatedly claimed that her customers earned income from wages or salaries, even though Gilmore did not attach any Forms W-2, which provide information about an employee’s income and tax withholdings, to those customers’ returns. According to the complaint, Internal Revenue Service (IRS) records indicate that no Forms W-2 were issued to those customers in the years at issue.

Return-preparer fraud is one of the IRS’ Dirty Dozen Tax Scams for 2014. The IRS has some tips on their website for choosing a tax preparer. In the past decade, the Tax Division has obtained injunctions against hundreds of fraudulent tax preparers. Information about these cases is available on the Justice Department website. An alphabetical listing of persons enjoined from preparing returns and promoting tax schemes can be found on this page. If you believe that one of the enjoined persons or businesses may be violating an injunction, please contact the Tax Division with details.

Laquanda O. Gilmore and L&g Associates LLC are accused of preying on unsuspecting taxpayers, taking advantage of their trust and violating the law. This case serves as a reminder to taxpayers to be vigilant and cautious when selecting a tax preparer. The alleged actions of Gilmore and her company are a serious offense and should not be taken lightly.

The United States is seeking to bar Laquanda O. Gilmore and L&g Associates LLC from preparing federal tax returns for others. The complaint alleges that Gilmore has engaged in repeated and intentional behavior, making her a threat to the integrity of the tax system. The alleged actions of Gilmore and her company are a serious offense and should not be taken lightly.

This case is a wake-up call for taxpayers to be aware of the risks associated with hiring unscrupulous tax preparers. The IRS has taken steps to educate taxpayers on how to choose a reputable tax preparer, and the Tax Division has obtained injunctions against hundreds of fraudulent tax preparers. The alleged actions of Laquanda O. Gilmore and L&g Associates LLC are a clear example of the consequences of engaging in such behavior.

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