CPA Group of Laramie, LLC

[redacted] I received the response from CPA of LaramieThe issue involved of my complaint is negligence to perform duty of care.I provided all the tax information that was requested and available to me in March I also clearly wrote that I would provide any information neededI am not disputing the need to pay taxes for However, I do contend that CPA of Laramie did not practice duty of care which resulted in a $penalty from the IRS for inaccuracy.CPA of Laramie filed an extension on my tax filing and had plenty of time to request any information that would ensure the accuracy of my taxesThey neglected to ask for any necessary information[redacted] phone: [redacted]

April 25, 2017 Revdex.comS County Rd 5, Ste 100Fort Collins, CO 80528 Re: *** Dear Revdex.com, I am responding to the complaint filed by the claimant on 2/15/2017. The claimant alleges that my firm neglected to perform a duty of care in preparing their federal income tax return that resulted in an accuracy related penalty as assessed by the Internal Revenue Service. The standards of the profession were followed in preparing the claimants federal income tax return Form The return was prepared based on information provided by the taxpayer and reasonable inquiries were made to ensure a complete and accurate tax return was preparedSpecifically in regard to this issue, I made an inquiry of the taxpayer on May 17, as to whether or not she had health insurance coverageBased on the claimant's response and a review of the claimant's federal income tax filing, no form was initially prepared for 2015. At no time prior to receiving the July 6, IRS notice did the claimant offer information or suggest to myself or my firm that she had received notification from the Health Insurance Market Place dated April 14, notifying her that she was being provided information in order to correctly fill out her federal income tax return for The claimant asserts that she provided all the tax information that was requested and available to her, yet the claimant provides no explanation as to why the Health Insurance Market Place letter and form 1095-A was not also provided to me prior to filing her federal income tax returnThe Health Insurance Market Place letter clearly spells out that it contains important information in order to file an accurate tax returnA reasonable and prudent person would have brought this to the attention of their tax preparerIt is understandable that the claimant simply overlooked this important information, but it is not an excuse for failing to take personal responsibility for not providing all necessary information in order to prepare an accurate tax return It is also worth mentioning that the claimant was given the opportunity by the IRS to submit a revised page two of Form and Form within days of the July 6, IRS noticeIn other words, the Service would not process the original tax return as filed and gave the claimant an opportunity to submit corrected formsI prepared the appropriate response and revised forms for the claimant to submit on July 14, This was mailed to the claimant via certified mail receipt on July 20, The IRS notice specifically states in the notice that if a response is not received within days of the notice that the Service may have to increase the tax that is owed or reduce the taxpayers refundSince I do not have a certified copy of the claimants mailing of the response to the IRS notice dated July 6, 2016, I can only speculate that the claimant failed to send in a timely response to the IRS notice which triggered the accuracy related penalty. Jason R***, CPA

April 25, 2017 Revdex.comS County Rd 5, Ste 100Fort Collins, CO 80528 Re: *** Dear Revdex.com, I am responding to the complaint filed by the claimant on 2/15/2017. The claimant alleges that my firm neglected to perform a duty of care in preparing their federal income tax return that resulted in an accuracy related penalty as assessed by the Internal Revenue Service. The standards of the profession were followed in preparing the claimants federal income tax return Form The return was prepared based on information provided by the taxpayer and reasonable inquiries were made to ensure a complete and accurate tax return was preparedSpecifically in regard to this issue, I made an inquiry of the taxpayer on May 17, as to whether or not she had health insurance coverageBased on the claimant's response and a review of the claimant's federal income tax filing, no form was initially prepared for 2015. At no time prior to receiving the July 6, IRS notice did the claimant offer information or suggest to myself or my firm that she had received notification from the Health Insurance Market Place dated April 14, notifying her that she was being provided information in order to correctly fill out her federal income tax return for The claimant asserts that she provided all the tax information that was requested and available to her, yet the claimant provides no explanation as to why the Health Insurance Market Place letter and form 1095-A was not also provided to me prior to filing her federal income tax returnThe Health Insurance Market Place letter clearly spells out that it contains important information in order to file an accurate tax returnA reasonable and prudent person would have brought this to the attention of their tax preparerIt is understandable that the claimant simply overlooked this important information, but it is not an excuse for failing to take personal responsibility for not providing all necessary information in order to prepare an accurate tax return It is also worth mentioning that the claimant was given the opportunity by the IRS to submit a revised page two of Form and Form within days of the July 6, IRS noticeIn other words, the Service would not process the original tax return as filed and gave the claimant an opportunity to submit corrected formsI prepared the appropriate response and revised forms for the claimant to submit on July 14, This was mailed to the claimant via certified mail receipt on July 20, The IRS notice specifically states in the notice that if a response is not received within days of the notice that the Service may have to increase the tax that is owed or reduce the taxpayers refundSince I do not have a certified copy of the claimants mailing of the response to the IRS notice dated July 6, 2016, I can only speculate that the claimant failed to send in a timely response to the IRS notice which triggered the accuracy related penalty. Jason R***, CPA

February 24, 2017 Revdex.comS County Road 5, Ste 100Fort Collins, CO 80528 Re: ID *** Dear Revdex.com, I am in receipt of the letter from your organization dated February 15, 2017. The complaint that has been filed with the RevDex.com by the subject individual has been reviewed independently by the Wyoming Board of Certified Public Accountants and was dismissed with no disciplinary action. The claimant in this matter raises the issue that they were assessed an accuracy related penalty by the IRSThis was never brought to the attention of the tax preparer and the tax preparer has no way of confirming the validity of the claimFurthermore, it is reasonable that the Service assessed the accuracy related penalty in error and/or with relief provisions that would allow the taxpayer to receive penalty abatement. The taxes that were assessed by the IRS are the responsibility of the taxpayer and were not a result of any wrong-doing or dishonesty by the tax preparerTo imply that CPAs are dishonest is unfair and without meritThe tax return was prepared in good faith with the information provided by the claimantThe claimant reviewed and authorized the filing of their tax return in advance of filing their tax return Additionally, the claimant agreed to accept responsibility for the information they provided (or failed to provide for that matter) to the tax preparer as evidenced by the signed engagement letterAll reasonable measures were taken by the tax preparer to ensure an accurate and timely tax filing. It is my belief that the claimant in this matter was treated fairly and in line with the profession's code of professional conduct

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I received the response from CPA of LaramieThe issue involved of my complaint is negligence to perform duty of care.I provided all the tax information that was requested and available to me in March I also clearly wrote that I would provide any information neededI am not disputing the need to pay taxes for However, I do contend that CPA of Laramie did not practice duty of care which resulted in a $penalty from the IRS for inaccuracy.CPA of Laramie filed an extension on my tax filing and had plenty of time to request any information that would ensure the accuracy of my taxesThey neglected to ask for any necessary information.*** ***phone: ***

February 24, 2017 Revdex.com8020 S County Road 5, Ste 100Fort Collins, CO 80528 Re: ID [redacted] Dear Revdex.com, I am in receipt of the letter from your organization dated February 15, 2017. The complaint that has been filed with the Better Business...

Bureau by the subject individual has been reviewed independently by the Wyoming Board of Certified Public Accountants and was dismissed with no disciplinary action. The claimant in this matter raises the issue that they were assessed an accuracy related penalty by the IRS. This was never brought to the attention of the tax preparer and the tax preparer has no way of confirming the validity of the claim. Furthermore, it is reasonable that the Service assessed the accuracy related penalty in error and/or with relief provisions that would allow the taxpayer to receive penalty abatement. The taxes that were assessed by the IRS are the responsibility of the taxpayer and were not a result of any wrong-doing or dishonesty by the tax preparer. To imply that CPAs are dishonest is unfair and without merit. The tax return was prepared in good faith with the information provided by the claimant. The claimant reviewed and authorized the filing of their tax return in advance of filing their tax return.  Additionally, the claimant agreed to accept responsibility for the information they provided (or failed to provide for that matter) to the tax preparer as evidenced by the signed engagement letter. All reasonable measures were taken by the tax preparer to ensure an accurate and timely tax filing. It is my belief that the claimant in this matter was treated fairly and in line with the profession's code of professional conduct.

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I received the response from CPA of Laramie. The issue involved of my complaint is negligence to perform duty of care.I provided all the tax information that was requested and available to me in March 2016. I also clearly wrote that I would provide any information needed. I am not disputing the need to pay taxes for 2015. However, I do contend that CPA of Laramie did not practice duty of care which resulted in a $1200 penalty from the IRS for inaccuracy.CPA of Laramie filed an extension on my tax filing and had plenty of time to request any information that would ensure the accuracy of my taxes. They neglected to ask for any necessary information.[redacted]phone: [redacted]