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Tax Division Press Releases 2008

December

December 16, 2008
Ex-Houston Auto Executive and Former Skydiving Company Owner Sentenced to Prison for Tax Fraud
December 12, 2008
Ninth Circuit Court Rejects Arguments that Children's Religious School Tuition Should be Tax Deductible
December 12, 2008
Justice Department Seeks to Bar Illinois Tax Preparers from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others
December 11, 2008
Former Chief Financial Officer of Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Sentenced to a Year and a Day in Prison for Tax Crimes
December 11, 2008
Justice Department, Alleging Fraud Exceeding $7 Million, Asks Federal Court to Bar Pennsylvania Family from Preparing Tax Returns for Others
December 9, 2008
Justice Department Asks Federal Court to Bar Louisiana CPA from Claiming Allegedly Improper Tax Deductions
December 4, 2008
Indiana Man Sentenced to 210 Months for His Part in Aegis Company $60 Million Tax Fraud Conspiracy
December 1, 2008
Four Indicted by New York Grand Jury in Conspiracy to File False Claims for Tax Refunds

November

November 24, 2008
San Francisco Federal Court Halts Sales of Tax Schemes
November 21, 2008
District Heights, Maryland, Tax Preparer Convicted of Preparing False Returns
November 20, 2008
Mississippi Lawyer Pleads Guilty for Failing to File Tax Returns on Income Exceeding $2.5 Million
November 18, 2008
Tax Defier Indicted in Mississippi on Federal Tax Charges
November 17, 2008
Illinois Tax Preparer Barred from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others
November 14, 2008
Promoter of Fraudulent Tax Shelter and Louisiana Attorney Indicted on Tax Charges
November 14, 2008
Ohio and Michigan Tax Defiers Who Promoted Bogus Trust Scheme Convicted of Tax Charges
November 14, 2008
D.C. Court of Appeals Clears Way for $200 Million Restitution Order in Tax Fraud Conviction
November 14, 2008
Federal Court Shuts Down Houston Tax Preparer
November 12, 2008
Swiss Bank Executive Charged with Aiding U.S. Taxpayers Evade Income Tax
November 6, 2008
Arizona Federal Court Bars Tax Fraud Scheme
November 6, 2008
Justice Department Seeks to Bar Detroit Tax Preparer from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others

October

October 22, 2008
Northern California Man Barred from Promoting Alleged Stock-Loan Tax-Fraud Scheme
October 17, 2008
Tax Defiers Irwin Schiff & Cynthia Neun Permanently Barred from Preparing Tax Returns & Selling Tax Fraud Materials
October 16, 2008
Justice Department Seeks to Bar Florida Woman from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others
October 3, 2008
Minnesota Tax Return Preparer Sentenced to Prison After Being Found Guilty of Criminal Contempt
October 3, 2008
Federal Court Shuts Down Chicago Tax Preparer
October 2, 2008
Indianapolis 500 Winner and Two Others Indicted on Tax Evasion Scheme
October 2, 2008
California Woman Barred from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others
October 2, 2008
San Diego Area Tax Return Preparers Permanently Shut Down by Federal Court

September

September 25, 2008
Las Vegas Personal Injury Lawyer Convicted of Tax Evasion
September 25, 2008
Federal Court Orders Dallas Man and Business to Stop Preparing Tax Returns for Others
September 23, 2008
Two Men from Michigan and Texas Face Federal Judges for Tax-Related Charges
September 16, 2008
Las Vegas Man Convicted of Conspiring to Evade Taxes Through Fraudulent Stock Sale
September 15, 2008
Two Arizona Men Convicted in Elaborate Securities & Tax Fraud Scheme Involving Publicly Traded Company
September 11, 2008
Four Year Prison Sentence Affirmed for Georgia Tax Defier
September 10, 2008
Five Promoters of Tax Defiance Scheme Indicted for Tax Fraud
September 10, 2008
Justice Department Seeks to Close Down Houston Tax Preparer
September 8, 2008
Tax Defier Irwin Schiff Sentenced to 11 Additional Months in Prison for Criminal Contempt
September 5, 2008
Nevada Federal Court Convicts Former Tax Preparer of Criminal Contempt of Court
September 5, 2008
Three Accountants Sentenced to Prison in $20 Million Offshore Tax Fraud Conspiracy
September 3, 2008
Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Chicago Tax Preparer

August

August 27, 2008
Buffalo-Area Chiropractor Sentenced to Jail for Tax Defier Crimes
August 25, 2008
District of Columbia Grocery Store Owner Sentenced to More Than Twelve Months in Prison for Tax Evasion
August 22, 2008
U.S. Court Permanently Bars Washington State Woman’s Bogus “Decoding” Tax Scheme
August 15, 2008
Utah Attorney Sentenced to 120 Months in Prison in $20 Million Offshore Tax Fraud Conspiracy
August 5, 2008
Federal Court Convicts Tax Return Preparer of Criminal Contempt
August 4, 2008
Federal Court Bars Mississippi Woman from Preparing Tax Returns for Others
August 4, 2008
Federal Court Bars Ohio Accountant from Selling Oil and Gas Tax Scheme
August 1, 2008
Statement of Deputy Assistant Attorney General John A. DiCicco on the Decision in Stobie Creek Investments, LLC v. United States

July

July 29, 2008
Founders and Principals of Global Prosperity Sentenced for Tax Crimes
July 22, 2008
U.S. Seeks to Permanently Bar Orlando, Fla., Tax Return Operation
July 21, 2008
Federal Court Bars Southern Californian from Promoting Payroll & Trust Tax Schemes
July 17, 2008
District of Columbia Tax Preparer Sentenced to Jail for Conspiracy
July 3, 2008
Former Chief Financial Officer of Catholic Diocese of Cleveland Convicted of Conspiracy & Filing False Tax Returns
July 1, 2008
Federal Judge Approves IRS Summons for UBS Swiss Bank Account Records

June

June 30, 2008
Justice Department Asks Court to Serve IRS Summons for UBS Swiss Bank Account Records
June 24, 2008
Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Dallas Tax Preparer
June 19, 2008
Banker Pleads Guilty to Helping American Real Estate Developer Evade Income Tax on $200 Million
June 17, 2008
Statement of Assistant Attorney General Nathan J. Hochman on the Decision in Texaco Inc. v. United States
June 6, 2008
Connecticut Woman Barred from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others & from Promoting Tax Fraud Schemes
June 4, 2008
Court Bars Houston Area Woman from Preparing Tax Returns
June 3, 2008
Former Skydiving Company Owner and Ex-Houston Auto Executive Convicted of Tax Charges
June 2, 2008
Federal Court Permanently Bars Massachusetts Man from Preparing Federal Income Tax Returns

May

May 30, 2008
Federal Court Shuts Down Washington State Bogus “Decoding” Tax Scheme
May 30, 2008
Ohio Judge Rejects Tax Claims on $423 Million Alleged Purchase of German Facility Made by Cleveland & Pittsburgh-Based Banks
May 21, 2008
Federal Court in Dallas Bars Woman from Preparing Tax Returns for Others
May 20, 2008
Hawaii Federal Court Bars Alleged Tax Fraud Scheme
May 19, 2008
Wyoming Firearms Dealer Convicted of Tax Evasion and Harassment of Federal Officials
May 19, 2008
Metropolitan Police Detective Turned Tax Defier Convicted of Tax Fraud
May 16, 2008
Federal Court Enjoins Nationwide Tax Scheme Promoters
May 16, 2008
North Carolina Federal Court Shuts Down Alleged Tax Preparation Scam
May 13, 2008
Court Rules Against Tax Shelter Promoter Gary Kornman Opionion Says Scheme was Like Attempt to Change “Lead into Gold”
May 13, 2008
Federal Court Bars Northern Virginia CPA from Preparing Federal Tax Returns
May 7, 2008
Federal Court Issues Temporary Restraining Order Against Hartford, Connecticut Tax Return Preparer
May 2, 2008
Financial Planner Sentenced to Prison for Conspiracy in Offshore Insurance Tax Scam that Cost U.S. More Than $2.2 Million
May 2, 2008
Justice Department Sues to Stop Alleged Illinois Tax Scam Involving More Than $12 Million
May 1, 2008
Ex-Owner & Former In-House Counsel of Cincinnati Company Found Guilty of Tax Fraud Conspiracy & Tax Crimes

April

April 30, 2008
District of Columbia Tax Preparer Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy
April 29, 2008
Statement of Assistant Attorney General Nathan J. Hochman on Today’s Decision in BB&T Corporation v. United States
April 29, 2008
Federal Judge Holds Notorious Tax Defier in Contempt of Court
April 21, 2008
Ohio Jury Finds Cincinnati-Based Bank Not Entitled to $5.6 Million Tax Refund
April 18, 2008
California Man Convicted on Federal Tax Fraud Charges for Fraudulent Tax Preparation Scheme
April 16, 2008
Michigan Attorney and Client Plead Guilty to Tax Crimes in Connection with a Fraudulent Insurance Tax Shelter
April 11, 2008
Federal Court Bars Oregon Family and Associate from Promoting Tax Fraud Scheme
April 11, 2008
Federal Court Permanently Bars Michigan Man from Preparing Tax Returns
April 9, 2008
Transcript of Nathan J. Hochman, Tax Division's Assistant Attorney General Announcing Creation of the National Tax Defier Initiative
April 8, 2008
Justice Department Files Injunction Suits in Nationwide Crackdown on Alleged Tax Defier Scheme Promoters
April 8, 2008
Statement of Nathan J. Hochman, Tax Division’s Assistant Attorney General Announcing Creation of the National Tax Defier Initiative
April 7, 2008
Assistant Attorney General Nathan J. Hochman to Hold News Conference Regarding New Tax Defier Initiative
April 7, 2008
Complaint for Permanent Injunction Against Eugene "Gino" Casternovia, etc., et al.
April 7, 2008
Complaint for Permanent Injunction Against Sharon Diane Kukhahn, etc.
April 7, 2008
Complaint for Permanent Injunction Against Pinnacle Quest International, et al.
April 3, 2008
Federal Court in Seattle Permanently Shuts Down “Warehouse Bank” Tax Defier Operation with $28 Million in Deposits Over Four Years
April 1, 2008
Statement of John DiCicco, Acting Assistant Attorney General for the Justice Department’s Tax Division on the Decision in Enbridge Energy v. United States

March

March 31, 2008
Imprisoned Missouri Tax Preparer Permanently Barred from Preparing Federal Tax Returns
March 28, 2008
Federal Court Bars Hialeah, Florida Woman from Preparing Tax Returns for Others
March 28, 2008
Fresno Man Barred from Promoting Tax Scheme
March 26, 2008
Federal Court Dismisses Multi-Billion Dollar Telephone Excise Tax Cases
March 25, 2008
Federal Court Bars Arizona Couple from Selling “Corporation Sole” Tax Scheme
March 13, 2008
Justice Department Seeks to Bar Massachusetts Resident from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others
March 12, 2008
Justice Department Seeks to Bar Illinois Tax Preparer from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others
March 10, 2008
D.C. Grocery Owner Pleads Guilty to Tax Crimes Involving Over $500,000 in Unpaid Payroll & Sales Taxes
March 7, 2008
Michigan Attorney and Client Charged with Tax Crimes Along with Four Promoters of Fraudulent Insurance Tax Shelter
March 6, 2008
Justice Department Asks Federal Court to Bar Mississippi Woman from Preparing Tax Returns for Others
March 5, 2008
Cheyenne Firearms Dealer Convicted of Tax Evasion and Harassment of Federal Officials
March 3, 2008
Federal Court Permanently Bars Michigan Man from Preparing Tax Returns for Others

February

February 28, 2008
Kansas-Based Tax Scheme Promoter Convicted in $78 Million Fraud
February 26, 2008
Federal Court Bars San Diego Man from Preparing Tax Returns
February 21, 2008
U.S. Sues Two Men to Block Alleged Tax Fraud Schemes Said to have Cost U.S. Treasury Hundreds of Millions
February 21, 2008
Tax Preparers from Washington, D.C. & Texas Sued for Allegedly Promoting Gold Mining Tax Scam
February 13, 2008
Dallas Area Man Barred by Court from Operating Tax Service
February 13, 2008
Salt Lake City Jury Convicts Attorney in $20 Million Tax Fraud Conspiracy
February 11, 2008
U.S. Sues to Bar St. Louis CPA and Son from Preparing Tax Returns for Others
February 8, 2008
Court Bars Memphis Woman from Preparing Tax Returns for Others
February 8, 2008
Texas Man Barred from Promoting Tax Fraud Schemes

January

January 25, 2008
Federal Court Bars Charlotte Man from Preparing Tax Returns
January 24, 2008
Three Defendants Plead Guilty in $20 Million Tax Fraud Conspiracy
January 23, 2008
U.S. Court is Asked to Bar Dallas Firm from Preparing Tax Returns for Others
January 18, 2008
Justice Department Seeks to Bar Two Connecticut Residents from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others
January 11, 2008
Federal Court Bars Illinois Man from Promoting Fraudulent Tax Scam
January 8, 2008
U.S. Court Bars St. Louis Man from Preparing Tax Returns for Others


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