He will serve 30 days in jail and is ordered to pay over $27,000 in restitution.



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*"For immediate release:
"*March 9, 2023

Media contact: Ryan Brown
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*Brooklyn Park tax preparer sentenced for tax crimes*

*ST. PAUL, Minn.* ? The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced that the Hennepin County District Court judge recently sentenced Gwehn Paul Quaye Sr., of Brooklyn Park, to serve 30 days in jail and ordered to pay over $27,000 in restitution. He is also prohibited from assisting others in preparing tax returns and working in a fiduciary capacity for the duration of his probation.

Mr. Quaye was charged with 19 tax-related felonies [ [link removed] ] in February 2019. He pleaded guilty to two of the charges in early March.

Revenue reminds taxpayers of resources available to help them choose a repudiable tax preparer this tax season. Although the department does not certify tax preparers, state law requires tax professionals who prepare income tax returns to follow standards of ethics and conduct.

Take the time to ask potential preparers these questions:


* What kind of formal tax training do you have?
* Do you hold any professional licenses or designations, such as certified public accountant (CPA), enrolled agent (EA), registered accounting practitioner (RAP), accredited tax advisor (ATA), or accredited tax preparer (ATP)?
* Do you belong to any professional organizations?
* Do you take continuing professional education classes each year?
* How long have you been preparing tax returns?
* Have you ever done a tax return dealing with my situation?
* Can I contact you year-round?
* Have you ever been disciplined by any organization or governmental authority?
* Will you represent me if I?m audited?
* How much do you charge and how do you calculate your fees??

Other Considerations


* Be careful of tax preparers who claim to know ?the secrets? of obtaining unusually large refunds
* Be cautious if someone charges fees based on a percentage of your refund

More information on choosing a preparer is available on our website [ [link removed] ] or by searching *Tax preparer* in the Search box.

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