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⚠️ When Your CPA Drops the Ball, the IRS Still Blames You ⚠️

⚠️ When Your CPA Drops the Ball, the IRS Still Blames You ⚠️

Imagine this: you earn over $1M a year, carefully review your tax returns, and sign off for your CPA to file them. Years later, the IRS shows up and says—nothing was ever filed.

That’s exactly what happened to a Florida surgeon. His CPA admitted he never e-filed the returns. The result?🔹 He lost a $288,000 overpayment🔹 He owed $70,000 in penalties🔹 And the court ruled he was still responsible

The harsh truth: the IRS says filing your return is your duty—no exceptions.

  • Takeaway: Always confirm your return was actually filed. An IRS transcript is the best way to be sure.