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Tammy and Scott Bushnell thought they were running their business the smart way—underreporting income, inflating expenses, and even destroying records to keep more money in their pockets. For years, it worked. Until one day, it didn’t.
Undercover IRS agents, posing as potential buyers, spotted major discrepancies in their financials. What started as a simple tax scheme spiraled into a full-blown investigation. The Bushnells couldn’t hide anymore. Now, they’re serving eight months of home confinement, three years of probation, and paying over $180,000 in fines and restitution. Worst of all? They now carry a criminal record that will haunt them for life.
Tax Fraud: The Risk Isn’t Worth It
The Bushnells’ mistake wasn’t just in the fraud—it was in thinking they wouldn’t get caught. Too many business owners believe a missing receipt, an exaggerated expense, or a little unreported cash won’t make a difference. But the IRS doesn’t need to catch you today. They just need to catch you once.
And when they do, it’s never just about back taxes. It’s about penalties, legal fees, the possibility of jail time, and the complete destruction of everything you’ve worked for.
How to Stay Off the IRS Radar
The best way to avoid trouble? Stay compliant before the IRS forces you to. That means reporting all income accurately, keeping expenses honest, maintaining clean financial records, and never cutting corners. What seems like a small “adjustment” today could turn into the mistake that takes down your business tomorrow.
If your books are a mess, if you’ve fallen behind on tax filings, or if you’re even slightly worried about an IRS audit, now is the time to act. The sooner you take control of your tax situation, the fewer problems you’ll have down the road.
IRSProb Can Help—Before It’s Too Late
At IRSProb, we help business owners fix tax problems before the IRS finds them. Whether you need to clean up your records, correct past filings, or defend yourself in an audit, we’ve got your back.
Waiting is the worst thing you can do. If the IRS hasn’t come knocking yet, don’t give them a reason to. Call IRSProb today for a confidential consultation. Because when it comes to tax problems, the best solution is to prevent them before they start.
