Preparer's Case Dropped
Jeffrey Marlow Prevails Following Criminal Tax Investigation
Jeffrey Marlow is a tax return preparer residing in Virginia. He was shocked when the IRS Criminal Investigation division stormed his offices and removed all of his computers and files pursuant to a search warrant obtained without any notice. Mr. Marlow maintained that he had not done anything wrong and retained David M. Garvin, Esq. to defend him. Following months of investigation, Mr. Garvin received an unexpected telephone call from the special agent conducting the investigation. "Mr Garvin, you must be some kind of special trial attorney," he said. He further stated that his superiors had instructed him to close the case and return Mr. Marlow's property. Mr. Marlow sent someone to retrieve his computers and other property. One computer was heavily damaged. The agent told Mr. Marlow that he could file a claim.