And then there was this reminder from the U.S. Tax Court--that no matter how bad the preparer, it's the taxpayer who's on the hook for any back taxesowed, possibly forever.
Her attorney had sought probation, arguing that Hill's charitable works, her family circumstances and the fact she paid back the taxes she owed should merit consideration.
Backers of Senator Mike Enzi's Marketplace Fairness Act say that it will simply compel the collection of online sales taxes that are already owed by consumers.
Barbara Mikulski, a Maryland Democrat, has called on the IRS to suspend any penalties or interest owed by AccuPay's clients, who under the tax code are liable for any unpaid taxes.