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Massachusetts tax attorney suspended for failing to meet tax filing obligations

Posted by AccountingWEB in Tax, Watchdog, Income Tax, EA Corner on 03/10/2010 - 12:16
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Massachusetts Tax Attorney Kevin Kilduff has been barred from practicing before the Internal Revenue Service for 48 months for failing to file a federal tax return, and for filing another five returns late, according to a recent IRS announcement.

“Professionals who demonstrate a lack of respect for our tax system by failing to meet their own tax filing obligations should not expect to retain the privilege to practice before the IRS,” said Karen L. Hawkins, director of the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility (OPR).
 
The OPR had originally sought the 48-month suspension, alleging Kilduff’s conduct was willful and disreputable. OPR enforces standards of conduct under Treasury Circular 230, which governs enrolled agents, attorneys, and certified public accountants. Kilduff formerly worked for the IRS Office of Chief Counsel.
 
The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) subsequently set the penalty at a 24-month suspension. Kilduff appealed the ALJ decision to the Secretary of the Treasury’s Appellate Authority, which ultimately imposed the harsher 48-month suspension.
 
Kilduff’s suspension is for a minimum of 48 months. OPR has sole discretion regarding his reinstatement to practice before the IRS. At the very least, Kilduff must file all federal returns and pay all taxes he is responsible for, or enter an acceptable installment agreement or offer in compromise.
 
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