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Tax Division Press Releases 2001

December

December 30, 2005
Federal Judge Bars Arizona Couple from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others
December 29, 2005
Statement of Assistant Attorney General Eileen J. O'Connor on The Sixth Circuit Decision in United States v. Daniel Gleason
December 16, 2005
Federal Court Bars Hawaii Woman from Preparing Tax Returns
December 15, 2005
Institute of Global Prosperity" Co-Founder Guilty of Tax Fraud
December 15, 2005
Justice Department Seeks to Stop Alleged Washington State Tax Scam
December 14, 2005
Justice Department Sues to Shut Down Alleged Ohio Tax-Fraud Scheme
December 9, 2005
Federal Court Enjoins North Carolina Tax-Fraud Promoter
December 5, 2005
Tax Scam Promoter “Judge Rizzo” and Wife Sentenced to Prison

November

November 22, 2005
Notorious Tax Protestor Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison
November 16, 2005
Federal Judge Bars Florida Man from Promoting Tax-Fraud Scheme
November 10, 2005
Justice Department Sues to Bar Michigan Man from Promoting Alleged Tax-Fraud Scheme
November 8, 2005
Justice Department Sues Illinois Down-Payment Assistance Organization
November 3, 2005
Six Indicted for $20 Million Conspiracy to Defraud the U.S. Government
November 2, 2005
Federal Judge in Virginia Permanently Bars Norfolk Man from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others

October

October 25, 2005
Court Bars "In-Kind Wage Payment" Tax Scheme
October 24, 2005
Hawaii Businessman Sentenced for Tax Evasion
October 24, 2005
Professional Tax Resister Irwin Schiff and Two Associates Convicted in Las Vegas Tax Scam
October 21, 2005
CPA Sentenced in $120 Million International Tax Shelter Case
October 20, 2005
Justice Department Sues to Halt Alleged Internet Tax-Fraud Scam
October 17, 2005
Superseding Indictment of 19 Individuals Filed in KPMG Criminal Tax Fraud Case
October 12, 2005
Two Danville, California Doctors Arrested for Tax Evasion
October 12, 2005
Federal Judge in Virginia Bars Norfolk Man from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others
October 3, 2005
Justice Department Seeks to Halt Tax-Fraud Scheme Targeted at Immigrants from Bosnia
October 3, 2005
Justice Department Sues Utah Family to Halt Alleged Tax-Fraud Scheme

September

September 30, 2005
Justice Department Sues to Block Arizona Couple's Alleged Tax-Fraud Scheme
September 29, 2005
Two Reno-Area Accountants Plead Guilty to Tax Crimes in Connection with Client's Use of Abusive Offshore Scheme
September 27, 2005
Federal Court Permanently Bars Two Florida Men from Promoting Tax-Fraud Scams
September 21, 2005
Justice Department Sues to Stop Georgia Man from Promoting Alleged Tax-Fraud Scheme
September 20, 2005
Justice Department Asks Federal Court to Bar Nevada Man from Preparing Tax Returns for Others
September 16, 2005
Two CPA'S Sentenced in $120 Million International Tax Shelter Case
September 15, 2005
Jury Convicts Houston Public Works Employee on Tax Fraud
September 13, 2005
Justice Department Seeks to Stop Norfolk City Employee from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others
September 8, 2005
Five Defendants Convicted of Tax Crimes in Connection with Promotion of Abusive Trust Scheme
September 8, 2005
Grand Jury Indicts "Survivor" Winner Richard Hatch on Charges of Tax Evasion and Defrauding Charitable Contributors
September 8, 2005
Las Vegas Tax-Return Preparer Arrested
September 6, 2005
Federal Court Bars North Carolina Man from Preparing Tax Returns for Others

August

August 31, 2005
Husband and Wife Sentenced for Tax Evasion Schemes
August 30, 2005
North Carolina Man Arrested on Tax, Mail, Wire and Health Care Fraud Charges
August 23, 2005
Federal Court Bars North Carolina Man from Preparing Tax Returns for Others
August 18, 2005
Justice Department Seeks to Stop Two Californians from Preparing Tax Returns for Others
August 12, 2005
Former Columbus, Ohio Bar Owner Charged with Tax and Mail Fraud, Conspiracy, and Money Laundering
August 12, 2005
Philadelphia Jury Convicts Proponent of 861 Argument for Failure to Timely File Income Tax Returns
August 9, 2005
Federal Court Permanently Bars Seattle-Area Couple from Promoting Tax-Fraud Scams

July

July 28, 2005
Federal Court Bars Missouri Tax-Return Preparer from Preparing Federal Income Tax Returns
July 20, 2005
Federal Court Bars Hawaiian Woman from Preparing Tax Returns
July 18, 2005
Hawaii Businessman Convicted of Tax Evasion and Filing False Returns
July 6, 2005
Court Bars Washington State Tax Scam

June

June 30, 2005
Shelby County, Illinois Insurance Salesman Convicted of Tax Evasion, Wire Fraud and Money Laundering
June 29, 2005
Federal Court Bars Two Ohio Men from Selling Tax-Fraud Scheme
June 7, 2005
Federal Court in Alabama Shuts Down Tax Return Preparation Firm

May

May 23, 2005
Federal Court Permanently Bars Washington State Tax-Scam Promoter
May 23, 2005
Federal Court Bars Former New York Resident from Selling Abusive Tax Plan to Employers
May 18, 2005
Arizona Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Tax Fraud
May 17, 2005
Federal Court in Seattle Bars Sale of False Tax Arguments
May 16, 2005
Hawaii Jury Convicts Five Tax Fraud Promoters
May 16, 2005
Three CPAs Plead Guilty in Anderson’s Ark and Associates International Tax Shelter Case
May 16, 2005
Court Permanently Bars Two Louisianans from Preparing Tax Returns and Promoting Tax-Fraud Schemes
May 13, 2005
Federal Court Bars Seattle-Area Couple from Promoting Tax-Fraud Scams
May 13, 2005
Nine Charged with Fraud and Money Laundering in $80 Million Offshore Investment Scheme
May 13, 2005
Justice Department Sues to Stop Maryland Man from Selling Alleged Tax-Fraud Schemes
May 9, 2005
Hawaii Man Arrested on Tax Fraud, Wire Fraud and Obstruction Charges
May 9, 2005
Federal Court Bars Alabama Woman from Preparing Tax Returns Claiming Improper Deductions
May 6, 2005
Ohio Federal Court Bars Tax-Fraud Schemes
May 5, 2005
Federal Court Permanently Bars Florida Couple from Preparing Tax Returns for Others
May 3, 2005
Justice Department Sues California Man to Halt Alleged Tax-Fraud Scheme
May 2, 2005
Justice Department Sues to Halt San Diego Man’s Alleged Tax-Fraud Schemes

April

April 29, 2005
New Jersey Businesswoman Sentenced to Prison for Tax Fraud
April 28, 2005
Jury Convicts Ohio Man of Tax Fraud
April 28, 2005
Jury Convicts Two Colorado Tax Fraud Promoters
April 27, 2005
Federal Court Halts Washington State Tax-Fraud Scam
April 26, 2005
New Jersey Doctor, Office Manager Charged with Conspiracy and Tax Fraud
April 26, 2005
Federal Court Permanently Bars Louisiana Man from Preparing Tax Returns
April 26, 2005
Court Bars Missouri Woman from Preparing Tax Returns
April 22, 2005
Four Defendants Sentenced in $120 Million International Tax Shelter Case
April 19, 2005
Federal Court Permanently Enjoins Defunct Telemarketing Firm’s Former President and General Manager
April 14, 2005
Self-Proclaimed “Tax Law Specialist” in Ohio Pleads Guilty to Tax, Mail and Wire Fraud Charges
April 14, 2005
Justice Department Seeks to Bar Mississippi Man from Preparing Income Tax Returns for Others
April 14, 2005
Justice Department Sues to Bar Hawaii Woman’s Alleged Tax Scam Targeted at Military Personnel
April 14, 2005
Georgia Federal Court Halts Internet Tax Scam
April 13, 2005
Justice Department Sues to Halt Arizona Tax Scam
April 13, 2005
Justice Department Sues to Stop Massive Tax-Refund Fraud and Identity Theft by Two Florida Tax Return Preparers
April 12, 2005
“Global Prosperity” Principal Convicted of Tax Fraud
April 12, 2005
United States Seeks to Stop Buffalo-Area Men from Preparing Income Tax Returns for Others
April 7, 2005
Six Ohio Trust Promoters Indicted for Tax Fraud
April 6, 2005
North Carolina Attorneys Plead Guilty to Failing to File Tax Returns
April 6, 2005
Justice Department Notes Increase in Tax Enforcement
April 5, 2005
San Francisco Attorney Guilty of Failing to Pay Income Taxes
April 5, 2005
Assistant Attorney General Eileen J. O’Connor and IRS Commissioner Mark W. Everson to Host a Pen and Pad Briefing to Discuss Tax Enforcement
April 5, 2005
Justice Department Seeks to Stop Missouri Woman from Preparing Income Tax Returns for Others

March

March 25, 2005
Criminal Charge Pursued Against Ohio Tax Preparer For Violating Court Injunction
March 25, 2005
Former Honolulu Attorney Again Convicted of Tax Crimes
March 25, 2005
Long Island Tax Return Preparer Indicted for Tax Fraud
March 23, 2005
Court Bars Oklahoma Man’s Tax Fraud Schemes
March 23, 2005
Justice Department Asks Federal Court to Bar Arizona Couple from Preparing Tax Returns for Others
March 22, 2005
Michigan Tax Preparer Indicted for Contempt of Court
March 21, 2005
Houston Public Works Employee Arrested, Charged with Tax Fraud
March 18, 2005
Utah Corporate Executives and Legal Counsel Convicted of Tax Fraud
March 14, 2005
Federal Judge Bars Florida Tax Preparer from Fraudulent Practices
March 11, 2005
South Carolina Man to Serve Three Years in Prison for Tax Crimes
March 9, 2005
Justice Department Seeks to Halt Tax Fraud Scheme Targeted at Immigrants from Bosnia
March 8, 2005
Justice Department Sues to Halt Allegedly Abusive Tax Scheme Sold to More Than 100 Employers Nationwide
March 8, 2005
Federal Court Bars Two Floridians, One Texan from Promoting “Sham Trust” Tax Scam
March 7, 2005
Justice Department Sues to Stop Alleged Employment Tax Scam Sold to Western Dairy Farms
March 2, 2005
Court Bars Louisiana Tax Return Preparers
March 1, 2005
Washington State Trust Promoters Indicted for Tax Conspiracy
March 1, 2005
United States Seeks to Bar North Carolina Man from Preparing Tax Returns for Customers

February

February 28, 2005
Telecommunications Entrepreneur Indicted and Arrested in $200 Million Tax Evasion Case
February 27, 2005
Assistant Attorney General Eileen J. O’Connor, U.S. Attorney Kenneth Wainstein, and Other Government Officials to Hold Press Conference
February 18, 2005
Three Defendants Imprisoned for Tax Fraud Conspiracy
February 17, 2005
Federal Court Permanently Bars Seattle-Area Man from Preparing Tax Returns
February 17, 2005
Federal Court Halts Washington State Tax-Scam Promotion
February 15, 2005
Justice Department Sues to Shut Down Washington State Alleged Tax Scam
February 11, 2005
Justice Department Sues to Bar California Woman from Preparing Federal Tax Returns
February 9, 2005
Federal Court Halts Tax Fraud Scams in Missouri
February 9, 2005
Justice Department Sues to Stop Missouri Woman’s Preparation of Fraudulent Tax Returns
February 9, 2005
Court Bars Louisiana Tax Preparer from Inflating Deductions for Mariners

January

January 27, 2005
Justice Department Seeks to Halt Alleged Scam by Tax Return Preparers in Alabama and Florida
January 24, 2005
Federal Court Permanently Halts California Man’s Tax Scams
January 18, 2005
Justice Department Brought Suit Against Five Louisianians to Halt Alleged False Tax Return Preparation
January 11, 2005
Justice Department Sues Seattle-Area Couple to Stop Alleged Tax Fraud Scams
January 6, 2005
Court Bars Tennessee Woman from Preparing Tax Returns
January 6, 2005
Federal Court Bars North Carolina Man’s Tax Fraud Scams


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