The Western Tax Service method of preparing tax returns is different. Customers love the high refunds. Of course, the deductions claimed on Schedule A were almost all either false or overinflated. Did I mention that Western’s proprietor is at ClubFed and will also have to serve time in California?
The Department of Justice is alleging that a Washington, D.C. tax preparer followed the Western Tax Service method. Donald Roberts ran X-Press Refund Tax Service and has been indicted on one count of conspiracy and 22 counts of assisting in the preparation of false tax returns. Mr. Roberts allegedly overstated Schedule A deductions such as charitable contributions and unreimbursed employee business expenses. He’s also accused of using incorrect filing statuses and phony education credits on returns.
Mr. Roberts is looking at an extended stay at ClubFed if he’s found guilty on all charges. By the way, if you happen to have used X-Press Refund Tax Service, you will likely be audited as the IRS will undoubtedly be looking to have the bad returns corrected.
DOJ Press Release