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Alleged "Emperor" Kingpin Had IRS Creds (Spitzer Affair )
ABC News ^
| March 11, 2008 5:37 PM
| Justin Rood - ABC Blotter
Posted on 03/11/2008 3:50:13 PM PDT by Ernest_at_the_Beach
The alleged leader of the prostitution ring that tripped up Eliot Spitzer is credentialed to represent clients before the Internal Revenue Service, an IRS spokesman confirmed Tuesday.
According to prosecutors, Mark "Michael" Brener, 62, had "ultimate decision-making authority" over the Emperors Club VIP prostitution service. They say he recruited "prospective prostitutes," handled the groups marketing, and settled disputes between prostitutes and their clients.
He is also a licensed "enrolled agent" of the IRS, spokesman Rob Marvin confirmed. That means Brener was allowed to prepare and submit other people's taxes, represent others in tax court and in negotiations with the IRS, and receive information directly from the IRS on behalf of others.
According to the IRS Web site, you can become an enrolled agent by passing a written examination, or by having previously worked for the IRS.
Marvin said he could not confirm whether or not Brener had ever worked for the IRS.
The requirements for being an enrolled agent are stringent: an applicant must pass a background check to ensure that he or she has "not engaged in any conduct that would justify" their suspension or disbarment, says IRS.gov.
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TOPICS: Crime/Corruption; Front Page News; News/Current Events; US: New York
KEYWORDS: blackmail; corruption; extortion; fbifiles; hillaryscandals; spitzer
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
If you are a good accountant, know tax law, and can buy a prep book, it is not that difficult to become an EA.
I don’t think their character check is that extensive either. They probably just check for arrests and audits.
To: Churchillspirit
Well ...I have got to get away from the keyboard and go get a burger...
To: Ernest_at_the_Beach; All
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posted on
03/11/2008 4:05:12 PM PDT
by
GeorgiaDawg32
(If the left doesn't want me to say Barack HUSSEIN Obama, I WON'T say HUSSEIN..I promise,)
To: Emperor Palpatine
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posted on
03/11/2008 4:06:19 PM PDT
by
tflabo
(Truth or tyranny)
To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
I hope the Feds have Kristen in a safe place. She is the “bombshell” witness.
To: Brian S. Fitzgerald
Id like to see the services black book made public. Didn't they do that with what's her face on the west coast, Heidi Fliece (sp)?
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posted on
03/11/2008 4:07:54 PM PDT
by
LasVegasMac
(Islam: Bringing the world death and destruction for 1400 years!)
To: CDHart; doug from upland
Ping to my post 15 here...
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posted on
03/11/2008 4:09:10 PM PDT
by
Judith Anne
(I have no idea what to put here. Not a clue.)
To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
"Emperors Club VIP" That name makes me laugh. Do the clients see themselves as so lofty? EMPEROR, lol, that's just silly. These guys must have swelled heads.
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To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
Funny, in a weird sort of way.
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posted on
03/11/2008 4:13:18 PM PDT
by
Eric in the Ozarks
(ENERGY CRISIS made in Washington D. C.)
To: KeyLargo
"Hey Eliot, Bill needs to update his little black book of hotties. He needs to get some new girls to keep him busy and out of my way, when we get back into the White House." HillaryBill doesn't have to pay to play. Just buy them a cheap beret.
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posted on
03/11/2008 4:13:31 PM PDT
by
neodad
(USS Vincennes (CG 49) "Checkmate Cruiser")
To: Judith Anne
ohhhh. Hands rubbing together, thats so evil, hehe. Nothing would surprise me. WOW
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posted on
03/11/2008 4:15:53 PM PDT
by
newconhere
(bzzzzzzzzzzzzzz. zap)
To: Eric in the Ozarks
Just a request, here...please read my post 15 and tell me if I’m reaching too far on this....?
Thanks.
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posted on
03/11/2008 4:17:18 PM PDT
by
Judith Anne
(I have no idea what to put here. Not a clue.)
To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
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posted on
03/11/2008 4:18:31 PM PDT
by
Ann Archy
(Abortion.....The Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
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posted on
03/11/2008 4:18:34 PM PDT
by
Ann Archy
(Abortion.....The Human Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
Unexpectedly, 2008 is shaping up into a rather enjoyable political year.
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posted on
03/11/2008 4:19:55 PM PDT
by
rod1
(uestion)
To: newconhere
Well, I wonder when the IRS guy got his job? If under Clinton, well, then....
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posted on
03/11/2008 4:20:52 PM PDT
by
Judith Anne
(I have no idea what to put here. Not a clue.)
To: Ernest_at_the_Beach
Price list....
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posted on
03/11/2008 4:24:06 PM PDT
by
Sonora
To: Judith Anne
I doubt that theory. The Spitz had already endorsed Her Thighness, raised money for her and it would be doubtful that he would flip at this stage of the nomination process in favor of Obama. Sure, he could have opted out and voted for him at the convention if the majority was going in the other direction, but I don't think he would changed at this point.
Good question though on what happens to his Super delegate status even if he resigns as Governor.
To: vox_freedom
Thanks. I didn’t know he had endorsed her, I’d heard the opposite. I appreciate the correction.
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posted on
03/11/2008 4:27:09 PM PDT
by
Judith Anne
(I have no idea what to put here. Not a clue.)
To: I see my hands
"EMPEROR, lol, that's just silly. These guys must have swelled heads."Couldn't resist...................along with OTHER swelled body parts, if ya get my drift....nyuk, nyuk, nyuk...........
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posted on
03/11/2008 4:28:19 PM PDT
by
soozla
("It is God's job to judge the terrorists....it is our job to arrange the meeting" - U.S. Marines)
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