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Additionally, attorney Warren Knaust was appointed as Starvest's
registered agent. Starvest's 1996 annual report to the Florida
secretary of state2 reflected the results of the officer and
director elections. The report also identified Warren Knaust as
Starvest's registered agent.
Revenue Agent Denise Traum conducted the IRS audit of
Starvest. During the course of the audit, Jacques de Bruijn
informed Agent Traum that he was no longer an officer or director
of Starvest. On January 14, 1997, Agent Traum requested in
writing that Jacques de Bruijn produce copies of Starvest's
corporate resolutions naming its officers and directors. The
letter explained that the information was needed to extend the
period of limitations (IRS Form 872) for the tax years in
question, as well as to complete a Tax Information Authorization
(IRS Form 8821) in order that Agent Traum could continue to deal
with Mr. de Bruijn during the audit. Mr. de Bruijn complied with
Agent Traum's request and provided documents identifying
Starvest's officers and directors as those elected in April 1996.
On January 27, 1997, Mario Boon, as president of Starvest,
signed IRS Form 8821 authorizing Jacques de Bruijn to receive
confidential tax information on behalf of Starvest for its tax
2 The 1996 annual report was the last such report filed
by Starvest with the Florida secretary of state.
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