IRS Irony: Tax Lawyer Punished for Failing to File Own Taxes

Submitted by Melissa Hoffmann on Mon, 03/08/2010 - 10:33

A certain Massachusetts tax attorney may have chosen the wrong career.

Kevin Kilduff has been barred from practicing before the IRS for 48 months for failing to file his own taxes properly. He completely skipped one federal tax return and filed another five returns late, the agency announced in a statement.

“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).

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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