Return Preparer Fraud generally involves the preparation and filing of
false income tax returns by preparers who claim inflated personal or business
expenses, false deductions, unallowable credits or excessive exemptions on
returns prepared for their clients. Preparers may also manipulate income
figures to obtain fraudulent tax credits, such as the Earned Income Tax
Credit.
Although many credit counseling organizations provide valuable services to
persons who find themselves in debt, the IRS is concerned that some have used
their tax-exempt status to circumvent consumer protection laws and take
advantage of those who are already in financial distress.
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