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ACTIVE INVESTIGATIONSeptember 2, 2026

Brooklyn Tax Specialist Vitaly Kach Left a Family Facing Three Unfiled Years and Compounding Penalties, Then Conditioned an $830 Refund on Full Release from Legal Liability

An investigative look into how nearly a decade of professional trust collapsed when unfiled municipal tax obligations surfaced, leaving taxpayers navigating multi-agency complaint procedures without preparer cooperation.

Headshot portrait of tax return preparer Vitaly Kach.
PRIMARY LOG

Department of Finance Corroboration File

Cross-referenced against state licensing boards and client engagement registers.

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CONFIRMED FINDINGS:
  • Philadelphia municipal tax went unfiled for three consecutive years (2023–2025) for a family member working for an out-of-state employer.
  • The tax specialist, Vitaly Kach (Enrolled Agent, Midwood Tax Co.), acknowledged the unfiled years in writing.
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