2007-03-17 04:18:18 · 9 answers · asked by Hoss_Cartwheel 1 in Business & Finance ➔ Taxes ➔ United States
No, it is not legal. You're tax returns are not allowed to be discussed with any other party than yourself, without your express written approval. As such the CPA you mention is breaking the law, and could have his license revoked (although unlikely). However, you should report him to the CPA society for whichever state you are in, you can usually find them in the phone book, or go to a yahoo search and search for "(your state) CPA society." Also, I would recommend contacting the IRS regarding him or her. Further, I would strongly recommend getting another CPA.
2007-03-17 04:32:57 · answer #1 · answered by Daniel K 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
No, this is highly illegal and unethical. The CPA should be reported to both you state's accountancy board and the IRS. Behavior like this can result in a CPA losing their accreditation.
2007-03-17 12:21:38 · answer #2 · answered by Amy F 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Tax papers are very confidential papers thus the CPA does not have any rights to show it to anyone even your next-of-kin without your permission. You can sue him/her for breach of confidentiality. Do remember that you need proof and a witness, if possible to sue.
2007-03-17 11:22:07 · answer #3 · answered by SGElite 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
No, it is NOT! CPAs have a strict code of ethics, both within the AICPA and also as a matter of law at the state level.
2007-03-17 11:46:24 · answer #4 · answered by Bostonian In MO 7 · 2⤊ 0⤋
I don't know whether it is legal or not but it is definitely unethical. Find a new CPA and report the old one to the professional board. (AICPA)
2007-03-17 11:27:57 · answer #5 · answered by Diana S 5 · 1⤊ 0⤋
It is unethical and illegal as well. I wouldn't do anything because your father is involved. You may contemplate the possibility of changing your accountant.
2007-03-17 11:27:45 · answer #6 · answered by Abby 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm not sure about illegal, but definitely unethical even if you were a lot younger than you are.
2007-03-17 13:00:00 · answer #7 · answered by Judy 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
WTF!!!
Get a new CPA. And make sure you report him!
2007-03-17 11:24:56 · answer #8 · answered by sunkissed 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
NO
2007-03-20 13:53:57 · answer #9 · answered by ha_mer 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋