United States of America v. Cotton et al

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Case overview

Case Number:

9:17-cv-80518

Court:

Florida Southern

Nature of Suit:

Taxes

Judge:

Donald M. Middlebrooks

Firms

  1. January 20, 2022

    11th Circ. Won't Lift Accounting Firm's Tax Prep Ban

    A Florida federal court did no wrong in deciding to permanently enjoin an accounting firm and its owner from participating in tax preparation services, the Eleventh Circuit said Thursday, affirming the lower court.

  2. January 28, 2021

    Florida Tax Preparer Barred Forever Over Fraudulent Returns

    A Florida federal judge has barred an accounting firm and its owner from ever again offering tax preparation services, finding that the firm's continued preparation of fraudulent tax returns had "caused significant financial harm to the Treasury over time and have undermined public trust in the tax system."