'[She says] it's my fault': Boss blames worker when shady business practices earn her an investigation from the IRS

Brad Dickson • Managing Editor

Dec 6, 2023 9:00 AM EST

An important lesson you learn early on in this world is to own your own mistakes, and whether or not someone makes mistakes is a good indicator of that person's character. As is often the case, there are plenty of people who never managed to learn this simple concept, with these people finding themselves in positions of authority all too often. It's not surprising then that there are a lot of toxic bosses out there who consistently find someone else to blame and someone else to shame for their own misdeeds, successfully scapegoating workers who don't have the evidence or authority to defend themselves but sometimes going as far as to grapple with the bounds of reality when no one else is buying their claims.

When it comes to the ethics and management of business finances, if it's your business, you'll find yourself responsible—no matter who is managing them. But, if you're managing your own finances and still trying to blame a random worker in your employ when the enforcement agencies and tax collectors come for you, you are outrageous and grasping at straws. You also probably shouldn't be running a business.

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