My Accountant Messed Up On My Taxes, Now I’m Being Accused Of Tax Fraud.

Every once in a while there is someone out there who decides to skirt the law and be a little over generous with their deductions, but for the most part tax fraud is under control, right? Sorry, Mr. Tax Payer, the answer is a resounding no. According to NBC News, the cost of tax refund fraud is expected to hit $21 billion by 2016, up from $5.6 billion in 2013. It is true that the IRS has limited resources to catch offenders due to antiquated systems and the increasing volume of returns, but if caught, violators will get the IRS’s full attention.