Liberal, KS

Now: 30 °

Currently: Clear

Hi: 72 ° | Lo: 30 °

Justice Department Sues Garden City Tax Preparer

KSCB News - March 11, 2010 12:00 am

The U.S. Justice Department has sued the owner of a Garden City tax preparation business, alleging that his clients owe more than $2 million in unpaid taxes.

in U.S. District Court. It seeks to permanently bar him from the tax-preparation business.

The complaint alleges Lares claimed false dependent exemptions and false filing statuses on customers’ returns. It says IRS audits showed an average tax loss of more than $6,000 per return.

The business marketed its services to Garden City’s Spanish-speaking community. The suit contends many of his clients were recent Mexican immigrants with little knowledge of U.S. tax laws.

 

Latest Stories

Southwestern Heights announces the Valedictorian and Salutatorian for 2024.

Ryan Kisner, Principal, has announced Emma Stanfield as valedictorian and Kaylen Langhofer as salutatorian for the...

Liberal child lands in ER after medical equipment, family car stolen in Kansas City

Derek Lytle KSNW The van that was stolen from a Liberal family who was in Kansas...

City Commission Makes Planning and Zoning Board Appointment

The Liberal City Commission met on Tuesday evening and approved Jeremy Benton to the Planning and...

 
KSCB Radio News