United States Attorney’s Office and IRS Issue Tips For Avoiding Tax Season Fraud

SPOKANE, WASHINGTON – Each year, taxpayers’ personal information is compromised through phishing scams or by unscrupulous tax preparers. With tax season kicking off on January 24, the U.S. Attorney’s Office and IRS…

Vice President of Kenwood Keys Pleads Guilty to Failing to Pay Over Payroll Taxes

United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling announced that, on January 27, 2022, Patrick Souter entered a guilty plea in federal court in Milwaukee to charges that he willfully failed to truthfully account…

It is what it is, Toms River Council President says after seniors hit with 40% tax hike

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill set the stage to raise salaries for employees in his inner circle and confidential appointments. At Monday’s meeting, Council President Kevin Geoghegan presented,…

Trenton Democrats seek to introduce tax relief bills for New Jerseyans still struggling from Murphy pandemic shutdown

Trenton – Acting to reduce the property tax burden, provide savings for renters and mortgage relief for homeowners, a Senate committee today approved three bills designed to deliver financial savings to New Jersey…

Cory Booker, Dems push for permanent child tax credit as ‘A Signature Domestic Policy Achievement’

Five Senate Democrats are urging the White House to prioritize making the expanded child tax credit permanent as part of any potential spending package. The senators, Michael Bennet of Colorado, Sherrod Brown…

Danville Doctor Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion

LEXINGTON, Ky. – A Danville, Ky., physician, Christopher Marek, 49, pleaded guilty to tax evasion on Tuesday, before Chief U.S. District Judge Danny C. Reeves. According to his plea agreement, between April…

Mo Hill hires $89,000 per year social media manager as residents grapple with sharp tax increases

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As many Toms River residents are reeling from sticker shock from their new increased tax assessment, Mayor Mo Hill secretly hired his former political campaign strategist, Art Gallagher…

Maryland Governor announces $9 million student loan debt tax credit

ANNAPOLIS, MD—Governor Larry Hogan today announced nearly $9 million in tax credits to more than 9,000 Maryland residents with student loan debt, awarded by the Maryland Higher Education Commission (MHEC). To date,…

Toms River Mayor Hill says don’t panic if you got a letter saying your taxes are going up

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Have you received a letter from a tax assessor who you never met and never saw the inside of your home? Are you worried that your assessment skyrocketed…

Midland Businesswoman Pleaded Guilty to Tax Charge

MIDLAND – A Midland woman pleaded guilty last week to not paying federal payroll taxes. According to court records, Lydia Evaro Madrigal, 64, was the president and chief executive officer for EXN,…

Tampa Man Arrested And Charged With Preparation Of False Tax Returns

Tampa, Florida – United States Attorney Roger B. Handberg announces the arrest and unsealing of an indictment charging Thomas Johnson with 14 counts of aiding in the preparation and filing of false…

States See Revenues Surge From Income Tax and Federal Aid

Numerous states have seen their state revenue surge in 2021 fueled by a robust stock market, growing income, federal aid, and increased tax revenue, The Wall Street Journal reported. States’ revenue soared…

Insurance Producer Charged with Failing to Remit $29.5 Million in Payroll Taxes

NEWARK, N.J. – A Suffern, New York, insurance producer was arrested today for failing to pay $29.5 million dollars in payroll and unemployment taxes, and benefit plan fraud, U.S. Attorney Philip R.…

The IRS Will Make You Scan Your Face To Access Your Taxes Online

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will soon require taxpayers to submit a scan of their face in order to access certain features and tax records. The change, first reported on by Krebs on…

Testa blasts Rutger’s after $73 million athletics budget deficit to be cleared by taxpayers

NEW BRUNSWICK, NJ – Senator Michael Testa blasted Rutgers University for forcing overburdened students and New Jersey taxpayers to pick up the tab for a $73 million deficit after spending on athletics reached a…

Tax preparer sentenced to prison for fraudulent deductions on federal income tax returns

Seattle – A 58-year-old resident of Pacific, Washington, was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle, to a year and a day in prison for 14 counts of aiding and abetting…

Murphy promised “no new taxes” during campaign, but Testa says the gov lied

TRENTON, NJ – Senator Michael Testa today chided Governor Murphy for his often repeated “no new taxes” statements. “Starting during his reelection campaign and for the past several months, the Governor has…

Palm Bay Man Sentenced To Five Years In Federal Prison For COVID Relief Fraud And Tax Fraud

Orlando, Florida –U.S. District Judge Anne C. Conway today sentenced Johnson W. Eustache to five years in federal prison for wire fraud and aiding and assisting in the preparation of false tax…

Former CEO of recycling firm sentenced to second prison term for tax fraud

Seattle – The former owner and co-CEO of an electronics recycling firm was sentenced today in U.S. District Court in Seattle to 6 months in prison for tax fraud, announced U.S. Attorney…

New law allows towns like Toms River to issue tax credits instead of cash for reassessment appeal refunds

TOMS RIVER, NJ – As towns such as Toms River, in Ocean County move forward with a very unpopular tax reassessment project during the COVID-19 pandemic, there’s good news in sight for…

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