Orlando man defrauded IRS of $5.7 million in taxes

Jacksonville, Florida – U.S. District Judge Marcia Morales Howard today sentenced Gregorio Jose Fuentes-Zelaya (27, Orlando) to 33 months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and conspiracy to commit…

Former IRS Service Center Employee Sentenced for Filing Hundreds of False Tax Returns

BOSTON, MASS – A former employee of the IRS Service Center in Andover was sentenced today for aiding and assisting in the preparation and filing of over 400 false tax returns for…

Wisconsin strip club owner charged for income tax fraud, prostitution

WATERTOWN, WI – Acting United States Attorney Richard G. Frohling announced that on April 27, 2021, a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Wisconsin indicted Radomir Buzdum (61), formerly of…

If you live in Jackson Township, your taxes are going up this year

JACKSON TOWNSHIP, NJ – It’s grim news for residents of Jackson Township according to a report in the Asbury Park Press today. Municipal taxes, school taxes and fire district taxes across the…

New York Pizza boss sentenced for tax evasion

Leonard C Boyle, Acting United States Attorney for the District of Connecticut, announced that STEVEN CIOFFI, 35, of Trumbull, was sentenced today by U.S. District Judge Victor A. Bolden in Bridgeport to…

Mo Hill maps out new path for religious houses of worship, future tax exemptions in Toms River

TOMS RIVER, NJ – Toms River Mayor Maurice Hill and the township have released a map that shows residents the nearly 1,000 locations, mostly in the northern section of the township where…

Beachwood man admitted running an illegal lottery, dodging income tax

NEWARK, N.J. – An Ocean County, New Jersey man today admitted operating an illegal lottery and failing to pay more than $65,000 in federal taxes on his earnings from the scheme, Acting…

Woman wins $500k tax-free on $10 scratch-off in Springfield

SPRINGFIELD, OH – Rachell Powel of Springfield is celebrating a top prize win on $500,000 Taxes Paid. After mandatory state and federal taxes totaling 28 percent, Rachel will receive $500,000. She purchased…

Orange County staffing agency failed to pay $30 million in payroll taxes

SANTA ANA, California – The owner of Orange County-based temporary staffing companies, who previously was charged with failing to pay more than $29 million in payroll taxes, was indicted today on six additional federal charges…

NJ Tax Collector Stole $824k in Public Tax Payments, Banned from Public Service

LOPATCONG, NJ – press release – Rachellyn Mosher (nee: Edinger), was the Municipal Tax Collector for White, Harmony, and Lopatcong Townships. On March 11, 2021, Ms. Mosher was indicted by a Hunterdon…

Las Vegas Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty To Preparing False Tax Returns, Causing Nearly $3 Million In Tax Loss

LAS VEGAS, NEVADA – A Las Vegas tax preparer pleaded guilty today to preparing fraudulent tax returns over a seven year span and causing nearly $3 million in tax loss to the…

IRS extends 2021 tax deadline to May 15th

WASHINGTON, DC – The IRS has extended the tax filing deadline by 30 days. This only applies to federal tax returns. State returns are dictated by each state and you should check…

Strongsville man accused of filing false tax returns

CLEVELAND, OHIO – A federal grand jury sitting in Cleveland has handed down an indictment charging Richard Gould, 65, of Strongsville, with two counts of making and subscribing false tax returns. “Knowingly…

New Orleans Attorney Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud Charge

LAFAYETTE, LA – Acting United States Attorney Alexander C. Van Hook announced that Robert Hjortsberg, 38, of New Orleans, Louisiana, pleaded guilty today in United States District Court in New Orleans, to one count…

Assembly advances Dancer legislation providing tax credits to businesses for mitigating spread of Covid-19

Ron dancer TRENTON, N.J. – Businesses in New Jersey that make structural improvements to protect their employees from the spread of the coronavirus could be eligible for tax credits under a bill…

Peterson legislation protecting taxpayer funded Covid-19 health services advanced by Assembly

Erik peterson TRENTON, N.J. – Public funds dedicated to counties for Covid-19 testing, diagnosis and treatment would be preserved for those in greatest need under a bill sponsored by Assemblyman Erik Peterson…

Bergen County Man Charged with Tax Evasion

NEWARK, N.J. – A Bergen County, New Jersey, man was charged today with tax evasion for calendar years 2014 to 2016, Acting U.S. Attorney Rachael A. Honig announced. David Kushner, 55, of…

Dallas Tax Preparer Sentenced, Ordered to Pay $11.9 Million for Filing Fraudulent Tax Returns

DALLAS , TEXAS – A North Dallas tax return preparer was sentenced to 3½ years in prison and ordered to pay $11.9 million in restitution for filing fraudulent income tax returns, announced…

Justice Department Sues to Shut Down Florida Tax Return Preparers

MIAMI, FLORIDA – The United States has filed a complaint in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida seeking to bar three Miami Gardens-area tax return preparers and their…

Morris County Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Filing False Tax Returns

NEWARK, N.J. – A Morris County, New Jersey, man who owned and operated construction businesses in Morris County was sentenced today to 18 months in prison for filing false tax returns that…

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