- 4 - performed all duties connected with its business. Mr. Oria is a college graduate, with a degree in business. Robert A. Loeser Robert A. Loeser (Mr. Loeser) is a certified public accountant with extensive experience in preparing tax returns. In December 1999, petitioners hired him to resolve an employment tax problem and to prepare tax returns for themselves and for Medico. Mr. Loeser set up Medico’s general ledger (the general ledger). He, or a member of his staff, made entries in the general ledger for 2000. Mr. Loeser prepared the Form 1040; he also prepared the Form W-2, Wage and Tax Statement, issued by Medico to Mr. Oria for 2000, Medico’s 2000 Form 1120, U.S. Corporation Income Tax Return, and Medico’s quarterly employment tax returns for 2000. The Form 1040 The Form 1040 was erroneous, and taxable income as reported thereon is to be increased on account of the following items: Checks received from Medico not reported on Form 1040 $248,524 Personal charges on American Express Card paid by Medico 32,580 Deposits of Medico receipts, net of payments on Medico’s behalf, in personal bank account 27,550 Golf club dues and charges paid by Medico 5,150 Total 313,804Page: Previous 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 NextLast modified: November 10, 2007