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For all those that have been rude to this poor lady I apologize for your discourteous behaviors, it is morally wrong to do so.

These are the facts as we see them:

My low income family,

my house is a mess, dilapidated perhaps

there is mold here,

they never fix anything.

she speaks of the renters rebate for example.

she speaks of not receiving back her damage deposit

Solution One: Solution County Health Department Should be notified. Mold causes much problem. May lead to respiratory infections, may even lead to death. Violations of this order are serious violations that any decent property owner must abide by. Such a case will lead to the prevailing party being justified.

Solution 2. Most states have laws against such recklessness by landlords. Tenants have rights. Seek legal aid services. You may be able to get back part of rent. Take pictures. Proof in court. Many pictures which relate to issues you speak of. Pictures speak volumes.

I saw a case on people's court once and the outcome was not pretty for the landlords.

Solution Three. if you suspect tax avoidance you should contact IRS at 1800-829-1040 and see the link below. They will much better advise you on the matter. Do you have proof of rents paid, etc. Money orders, etc.

I filled out a Schedule E this morning for an Oregon Client, Supplemental Income and Loss. Form 1040 Shc. E. Page 1 Line 3. Rents Received.

When you rent apartments you claim such income on this schedule. Were rents claimed does she have proof of payments. If so IRS will investigate. If it has been 4 years and she can prove such, they may very well have a case of tax evasion. 4 years shows this: There is a pattern, it is intent. Will they pursue, if proven, most likely. If not the State may very well do so as they do in many cases.

You can not tell what the IRS will do and anyone's guess is good; however if they indict they will convict. Their conviction rate is over 90%. If I were to work for Revenue I would indict if I could show a pattern of expansion of over 3 years. It does show intent.

Tax evasion is complicated. It is not just cut and dry as most would think. There must be intent, there must be a pattern. If this can be proved, it is very likely they will pursue to district court. As I said if so, the penalties are severe with the Federal Mandatory minimums. Conviction in such cases, in 99% of them means one thing. Period, jail time. There is little leeway for Federal Departure of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines. There must be good reasons.

Having studied law I have seen few I have seen and heard of many Federal Judges that have stated one thing. I wish I could do more but our hands are tied with these guidelines.

During PSI (Pre-Sentence Investigation) they will determine if downward departure of the guidelines are warranted.

The scenarios are many but if she has proof the IRS will pursue. To a conviction it may not be so and then it may be so but I would not want to be in their shoes if this was the case and they decide to. Again Federal Conviction rate is above 90%. Aka you have a greater than 95% chance of facing federal time if they file charges. Just ask all those people in the FCI's. they will tell you.

The IRS is its own animal but again, the State is another matter. In many cases the state will not have as much to prove so if there is evidence chances are good, you're F____.

All solutions are warranted for someone who treats people as this landlord seems to be. Just remember people, it is good that some do pursue and follow-up. It could be you or I that it would next happen to in some instances. I would again, seek advice from Revenue and legal aid you feel compelled to do so. I will not say to do so as all situations are different.

Have a great day and I apologize for the rudeness of some.

Wayne Barney

President

BC Business Services, Inc.