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Q: I was just handed a postcard for a tax service, Your Favorite Tax Ladies Inc., in East Point. Ruth Barr’s name is showing as one of the tax preparers. Isn’t she under investigation by the FBI for wrongful tax filings from her other business, B&B Accounting and Tax Service, in Hapeville? — Carol Crooks, Jonesboro

A: Barr is under investigation by the Georgia Department of Revenue for alleged fraud in her tax preparer’s business. A judge has ruled that she can continue preparing taxes. Q: The movie “The Bodyguard” I see is coming to a stage show. Who gets the credit for the music and songs? —Eddie Webster, Douglasville

A: The U.S. tour of the stage musical is scheduled to be at the Fox Theatre March 28-April 2. The new production of “The Bodyguard,” directed by Thea Sharrock, was adapted for the stage by Oscar winner Alexander Dinelaris.

The stage show uses some of the late Whitney Houston’s hits, including “I Will Always Love You” (written by Dolly Parton), “Queen of the Night” (written by Houston, L.A. Reid, Daryl Simmons and Kenneth Brian “Babyface” Edmonds) and “Saving All My Love” (written by Michael Masser and Gerry Goffin) from the 1992 film. Orchestrations and additional music are by Chris Egan.

The musical was in development before Houston’s death in February 2012, and it premiered in London later that year.

Fast Copy News Service wrote this column; AJC reporter Brad Schrade contributed. Do you have a question? We’ll try to get the answer. Call 404-2222002 or email q&a@ajc.com (include name, phone and city).