Greenacres Tax Preparer Banned from Preparing Tax Returns

A South Florida man has been permanently barred from preparing federal income tax returns for others, according to a federal court order entered in West Palm Beach. Sony Ducasse of Greenacres, Florida, consented to the injunction order, which was issued by Judge James Cohn of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida.

The government complaint in the case alleges that Ducasse prepares federal income tax returns for his customers containing false claims for the earned income tax credit or bogus tax deductions. According to the complaint, Ducasse has prepared at least 3,200 returns since 2007 and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has imposed over $30,000 in penalties against him for tax-preparer misconduct. The complaint states that the IRS estimates that the lost revenue from the returns Ducasse prepared in the 2007 through 2010 tax filing seasons could exceed $6 million.

The Justice Department’s Tax Division has obtained hundreds of injunctions to stop the promotion of tax-fraud schemes and the preparation of fraudulent returns in the past ten years. Information about these cases is available on the Justice website.

Ducasse’s actions have resulted in significant financial losses for the government. The IRS has imposed penalties against him, and the lost revenue from his tax returns could exceed $6 million. This case highlights the importance of cracking down on tax cheats and ensuring that tax preparers operate honestly and ethically.

The injunction order marks a significant victory for the Justice Tax Division in its efforts to combat tax fraud. By shutting down Ducasse’s tax preparation business, the court is sending a strong message that tax preparers who engage in fraudulent activities will be held accountable.

The case underscores the need for taxpayers to be vigilant in ensuring that their tax returns are accurate and legitimate. Taxpayers should be wary of tax preparers who promise unrealistic refunds or use aggressive tactics to sell their services.

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