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Now she’s fighting the IRS over a $328,000 tax bill tied to returns filed back in the 1990s (1).The man who prepared them, Duane Howell, allegedly inflated deductions and fabricated expenses to boost refunds and line his own pockets. Howell, whose license had already been suspended for previous fraud convictions, allegedly inflated deductions and fabricated expenses across dozens of clients, generating roughly $10 million in fraudulent write-offs.Thanks to Jeff Bezos, you can now become a landlord for as little as $100 — and no, you don't have to deal with tenants or fix freezers. Here's howDave Ramsey warns nearly 50% of Americans are making 1 big Social Security mistake — here’s what it is and the simple steps to fix it ASAPTurning 50 with $0 saved for retirement? Most people don’t realize they’re actually just entering their prime earning decade. Here are 6 ways to catch up fastBut that wasn’t enough to exonerate Murrin. The IRS argues that fraudulent returns, even if prepared by a third party, allow the agency to assess taxes at any time, leaving Murrin liable for the resulting bill.At the heart of the case is a legal gray area: whether the IRS can pursue taxpayers indefinitely based on a preparer’s fraud even if the taxpayer had no intent to evade taxes.Murrin’s case highlights a troubling reality for taxpayers: if you hire a financial professional and they do something wrong, there’s a good chance you’ll have to pick up the tab. Here’s how often authorities are uncovering similar fraud, and what you can do to avoid it.Murrin’s story may sound extreme, but it’s not an isolated case. According to the IRS, criminal investigations into fraudulent tax preparers rose from 93 in 2023 to 127 last year (2).While most accountants operate legitimately, some go rogue and exploit complex tax rules for personal gain. Often, that involves manipulating the ability to deduct expenses from income or claim certain credits.Another example involved Florida financial advisor Stephen Mellinger III. Prosecutors said Mellinger, who was sentenced to eight years in federal prison, encouraged clients to make so-called “royalty payments” that were deducted as business expenses. 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