Tax Preparers Subject to Sanctions

• Address:  2918 Bryant Ave. N. Minneapolis, MN 55411
• Action: Criminally convicted for violating Minnesota Statute 289A.63, subdivision 2(a), for filing false or fraudulent returns or documents.

• Business Name: Safaari Travel and Tax Services
• Address: 607 Cedar Ave South, Minneapolis, MN
• Action: Subject to final cease and desist order under Minnesota Statute 270C.445, subdivision 6(b) with a civil penalty in excess of $1,000.

• Business Name:  Douglas J Law, CPA
• Address: 635 5th St. Newport, MN 55055
• Action: Assessed civil penalties in excess of $1,000 under Minnesota Statute 289A.60, subdivision 13(a), for reckless disregard of laws and rules and willful attempt to understate the liability for a tax.

• Address: 3430 Bryant Ave. N., Minneapolis, MN 55412
• Action: Criminally convicted for violating Minnesota Statute 289A.63 subdivision 2(b) for knowingly aiding or assisting in or advising in the preparation of a return or document that is fraudulent or false.

• Address: 8813 115th Street Milaca, MN 56353
• Action: Criminally convicted for violating Minnesota Statute 289A.63, subdivision 1(b), for willfully evading and failing to pay taxes due.
  
  Criminally convicted for violating Minnesota Statute 289A.63, subdivision 2(b), for aiding or assisting the filing of a false or fraudulent tax return.

If your name is listed above and you have questions, contact us at individual.incometax@state.mn.us, or call 651-296-3781 or 1-800-652-9094.

For more information, see:

• Minnesota Statute 270C.445
• Minnesota Statute 270C.446
• Minnesota Statute 289A.60, subdivision 13
• Minnesota Statute 289A.63

• How to Select a Tax Preparer Video
• Choosing a Tax Preparer

Some tax professionals may be ineligible to represent you before us. For more information, see Who Can Represent a Taxpayer.