Ch 16 case 16-57
has been contacted by Carlito Alvere lito Alverez, who is u Wapany Sonya is a little appie. incident i C WT 57. Sonya Fuentez, an IRS-enrolled agent, has been contacte interested in having her prepare his annual income ta hensive about the engagement because she's heard rumors that he is ficker with roots in Colombia. ors that he is a major drug trai Chapter 16 Tax Fred 509 niveway. She sees other Carlito is sipping a martini and watch- At Carlito's request, Sonya visits his home to discuss the deu she arrives, she's shocked by the opulence she sees. The house is s his home to discuss the details of his return. When west of the Intracoastal Waterway in Miami Beach. The land is com opulence she sees. The house is on 2 acres of land just by canals and connects to the rest of the city only via a narrow The land is completely surrounded guardhouse and security team protestin rest of the city only via a narrow bridge that has a small security team protecting the entrance to the driveway. She sce uniformed security guards walking around the perimeter of the property story house appears to be as large as a small city block. Sonya is escorte a housekeeper to a rear patio and garden where Carlito is sipping a marta ing the large boats go by. "Welcome to my humble abode," he says hear you're really good. taxes, so I need an accountant who can save me as much money as possible Sonya smiled and accepted a martini and accepted a martini from a tray brought to her by a man wearing crisp black and white tuxedo-type clothes. "I'll pay you S50,000 for your help," he said. "All in cash, if you want." Sonya needed the money, so she said, "Okay, I'll accept your very generous ofict. "Great," he said. Let's get started." One thing first, she said. "I must ask you before we start not to tell me about a negal activities. I won't be able to help you if you do that. I must also tell you that you must be completely truthful in your tax return, and you must report all "Okay, he said, "I get most of my money from commissions on my international import and export business." He erinned from ear to car. "I don't mind paying my taxes on that. The U.S. has been good to me, and I'm happy to do my part in the tax system here." "You're a Colombian citizen?" she asked. "I'm a naturalized U.S. citizen," he replied. He went on to show her detailed records of income and expenses. Most of the incom- ing funds had been deposited directly into foreign banks. "I'll take these documents back to my office," she said. She returned to her office and spoke to Julia Whitaker, her partner. "Don't even think about doing this guy's tax return," said Julia. "What do you mean?" asked Sonya. "He wants to pay his taxes. All I want to do is help him." "Yes, but we both know what he imports and exports." "You don't know anything for sure," snapped Sonya. "Just because he's rich and has a reputation doesn't make him guilty of anything." "Forget that, said Julia. Let's just assume he's a drug trafficker. Given that can you accept this engagement?" Can and should Sonya accept the engagement with Alverez? Why or why not? Can and should Sonya accept the engagement with Alverez? Why or why not
