A weekly summary of headlines, press releases and blog postings related to IRS and state civil and criminal tax law enforcement. See headlines for the week of May 20 – 26, 2012.
Georgia Tax Cheats Indicted for Conspiring to Defraud the United States, Department of Justice Press Release
Tyrone Devon Thompson, Aritha Currie, Julius Thompson, Tronda Thompson and Shonda Sneed were charged in an indictment by a federal grand jury in the Middle District of Georgia on a variety of counts stemming from a tax fraud scheme, the Justice Department and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced. The 22-count indictment charges all five with conspiring to defraud the United States and filing false claims against the United States. The indictment, which was returned on May 11, 2012, was unsealed following the defendants’ arrests.
Former Pennsylvania Businessman Convicted of Filing False Returns, Department of Justice Press Release
Jonathon Felix, formerly of Villanova, Pa., was found guilty by a federal jury of willfully signing and filing false income tax returns, the Justice Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced. U.S. District Court Judge for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania Petrese Tucker presided over the trial in Philadelphia.
Ohio Insurance Salesman Guilty of Tax Charges, Department of Justice Press Release
A jury convicted William A. Herder of Richland County, Ohio, yesterday on federal tax charges, the Justice Department and Internal Revenue Service (IRS) announced. Trial began on May 11, 2012, before U.S. District Judge Sara Lioi, sitting in Akron, Ohio. Herder was charged with corruptly endeavoring to impair and impede the due administration of the Internal Revenue laws, tax evasion and five counts of failure to file tax returns. He was convicted of all counts.
IRS Announces More Flexible Offer-in-Compromise Terms to Help a Greater Number of Struggling Taxpayers Make a Fresh Start, IRS Press Release
The Internal Revenue Service today announced another expansion of its “Fresh Start” initiative by offering more flexible terms to its Offer in Compromise (OIC) program that will enable some of the most financially distressed taxpayers to clear up their tax problems and in many cases more quickly than in the past.
Tax fraud, cocaine net prison term, Tbo.com
His sister, Patricia Shaw, 36, was sentenced in January to two years in federal prison for tax fraud. She had admitted that she had obtained more than $126000 in fraudulent tax refunds through electronic filing of false returns using the online service …
Former Alexandria Resident Megginson Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud, Patch.com
The corporate returns claimed false refunds of more than $177000 based upon fraudulently inflated federal fuel tax credits, according to the Justice Department. Megginson received $70000 as his share of the fraudulent refunds.
Narberth businessman convicted in $390000 tax fraud, Philadelphia Inquirer, By Michael Hinkelman
A Narberth man who owned and operated a company that processed dental claims for labor union health and welfare funds was convicted by a federal jury Tuesday of willfully filing false tax returns from 1999 through 2002.
US Drops Case of Man Accused of Helping Mom Hide Money, BusinessWeek, By David Voreacos
On May 23, 2012 The office of US Attorney Preet Bharara in Manhattan dropped an October 2010 indictment charging Samuel Phineas Upham with one count of conspiracy to commit tax fraud and three counts of aiding in the preparation of …
Hayward man charged with 45 counts of tax fraud, San Jose Mercury News, By Chris De Benedetti, The Daily Review
A Hayward man has been charged with 45 counts of tax fraud after authorities said he didn’t report his business or its profits for several years. Naushad Buksh, 56, who was arrested Wednesday and …
Villanova Man Convicted of Tax Fraud, Patch.com, By Danielle Vickery
A Villanova man was convicted on charges of tax fraud on Tuesday, the United States Attorney’s office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania announced. Jonathon Felix, 51, was convicted by a federal jury in Philadelphia on charges …
Man pleads guilty to tax evasion, WTNH
(WTNH) –A Milford man plead guilty to two counts of tax evasion that total approximately $790000. According to court documents, Robert W. Santillo,46, was employed by Cherry Hill Construction Company in a managerial position with responsibilities that …
Milford man pleads guilty to tax evasion, Ct Post
NEW HAVEN — A Milford man and former construction manager pleaded guilty Friday to two counts of tax evasion in federal court and faces up to 10 years in prison, the US Attorney’s office announced in a news release. Robert Santillo, 46, entered his …
Pflueger employee admits tax fraud, Honolulu Star-Advertiser
By Nelson Daranciang Another defendant in the federal income tax fraud case involving father-and-son car dealers James and Alan Pflueger has pleaded guilty. Julie Ann Kam, Alan Pflueger’s executive assistant, pleaded guilty in US District Court on …
President of Denver Builder- Indictment of mortgage fraud and more, Examiner.com
“Mortgage fraud, like many financial crimes, adds to the underground economy, erodes the integrity of our tax system, and threatens the financial health of our communities. IRS Criminal Investigation is committed to ‘following the money trail’ to …
House Republicans call for overhaul of tax code in 2013, The Washington Post
As part of a year-end budget deal, House Republicans are urging adoption of fast-track procedures to force lawmakers to complete a sweeping overhaul of the U.S. tax code in 2013. House Ways and Means Committee chairman Dave Camp, R-Mich., said that he has two goals with respect to the tax code: “One, block massive, job-killing tax increases” at the end of the year, when the George W. Bush-era tax cuts are set to expire. “And two, enact — not just pass — comprehensive tax reform.”
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