IRS Notices & Letters
“My tax professional refuses to sign the return they prepared for me, is this a sign of a scam and should I report them to the IRS Office of Professional Responsibility?”
A preparer declining to sign a return they prepared can raise questions, but the meaning often depends on the reason, the type of return, and whether the preparer is acting as a paid preparer or in another capacity. In some cases, the issue may involve disagreement over positions on the return, missing documentation, or concerns about accuracy and professional standards. If there are signs of misconduct, identity issues, or misleading conduct, the facts and any written communications usually matter in evaluating whether a complaint is appropriate and where it would be directed. Walking the details through with a CPA is the fastest way to know what truly applies here.
In your 90-minute session, the KGOB advisor handling it will:
- Read your exact situation and tell you, in plain English, what’s actually going on.
- Lay out your options and the trade-offs — no jargon, no judgment.
- Give you a clear next step you can act on, whether that’s with us or on your own.
This page is a prompt to start a conversation, not tax or legal advice, and states no tax-law specifics as fact. A consult session does not by itself create an ongoing engagement. We do not promise specific outcomes or savings. Kohari Gonzalez Oneyear & Brown PLLC — Charlotte, NC.
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