Tax Preparer Accused of Cheating for Clients
From Times Staff and Wire Reports
A Cypress tax preparer was arrested Thursday on suspicion of claiming deductions for clients that they weren’t entitled to.
Edilberto Ordanza, 67, could face up to 42 years in prison and a fine of $3.5 million .
“As the tax season approaches, everyone must be aware that unscrupulous tax return preparers create problems,” an IRS spokesman said.
Ordanza is accused of preparing tax returns falsely claiming deductions for charitable gifts, as well as employee and job-seeking expenses.
