The suit alleges Ireland fabricated businesses and reported fake business income on her customers' returns to obtain larger EITC amounts. While Ireland had reportedly been penalized by the IRS for failing to comply with due-diligence requirements, a follow-up investigation revealed continuing failures and fraudulent claims.

She is accused of claiming the EITC on tax returns clients for tax years 2007 through 2009  with the IRS reducing or disallowing the credit on 93 percent of returns.