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Tax Division Press Releases 2008

December

December 22, 2010
Justice Department Sues to Shut Down Chicago Tax Return Preparer
December 22, 2010
Former UBS Banker Pleads Guilty to Helping American Client Conceal Assets Offshore
December 16, 2010
Five Indicted in Alabama for Roles in Tax Fraud and Identity Theft Ring
December 16, 2010
Formerly Convicted Maryland Tax Defier Indicted for Filing False Liens Against Prosecutor and for Filing False Claims for Tax Refunds
December 15, 2010
Justice Department Sues to Bar Florida Man from Promoting Alleged Tax Fraud Schemes
December 14, 2010
Federal Court Permanently Bars Texas Woman from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others
December 9, 2010
Columbus, Ohio, Real Estate Agent Sentenced to 18 Months in Prison for Mortgage Fraud and Obstruction of Justice
December 2, 2010
Alabama Pharmacist and Wife Indicted on Tax Fraud Charges
December 2, 2010
Alabama Woman Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud and Identity Theft

November

November 30, 2010
N.C. Businessman Charged with Failing to Pay More Than $15 Million in Payroll Taxes For Temporary Staffing Companies
November 29, 2010
Justice Department Asks Federal Court to Shut Down Colorado Tax Return Preparer
November 22, 2010
Two Cincinnati Dentists Sentenced to Jail for Tax Evasion and Conspiracy
November 22, 2010
Federal Court Permanently Bars Georgia Man from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others
November 19, 2010
California UBS Client Indicted for Hiding Assets in Secret Swiss Bank Accounts
November 19, 2010
Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Detroit Area Tax Return Preparers
November 18, 2010
California UBS Client Charged with Hiding Assets in Secret Swiss Bank Account
November 18, 2010
New Jersey Man Convicted on Tax Charges
November 18, 2010
Massachusetts Man Arrested on Tax Obstruction & Other Charges
November 17, 2010
Michigan Software Salesman Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy to Defraud the Government
November 16, 2010
Alabama Man Pleads Guilty to Tax Fraud and Identity Theft
November 12, 2010
Columbus, Ohio, Accountant Sentenced to 11 Years in Prison for Fraud and Obstruction of Justice
November 12, 2010
Northern Virginia Business Owner Sentenced to Prison for Failing to Pay Employment Taxes
November 12, 2010
Justice Department Sues to Shut Down Alabama Tax Return Preparer
November 10, 2010
Ohio Real Estate Agent Sentenced to Two Years in Prison for Mortgage and Tax Fraud
November 10, 2010
Northern Virginia Businessman Pleads Guilty to Bank and Tax Fraud
November 9, 2010
Former Caesars Palace Nightclub Host Pleads Guilty to Tax Crime
November 8, 2010
Federal Court Bars Owner and Employees of Providence, Rhode Island Firm from Preparing Federal Tax Returns
November 8, 2010
Arizona Attorney and Accountant Sentenced to Prison for Abusive Foreign Trust Scheme
November 3, 2010
Federal Court Bars Texas Man and His Corporations from Pyramiding Employment Taxes
November 3, 2010
Justice Department Sues Chicago Lawyer to Halt Tax Shelters with $370 Million in Alleged Sham Deductions
November 3, 2010
Miami Contractor Sentenced to Prison for Employment Tax Fraud
November 2, 2010
Miami Contractor Pleads Guilty to Employment Tax Fraud

October

October 27, 2010
Promoters of Sham Tax Elimination Scheme Sentenced for Tax Fraud in Florida
October 26, 2010
Alabama Tax Preparer Charged with Tax Fraud and Identity Theft
October 25, 2010
Justice Department Sues Return Preparers in Florida and Missouri Who Allegedly Claimed More Than $70 Million in Fraudulent Tax Refunds
October 22, 2010
Virginia Couple Charged with Tax Crimes
October 22, 2010
San Diego County, California, Attorney Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion
October 19, 2010
North Carolina Doctor Sentenced to Three Years in Prison for Tax Crimes
October 14, 2010
South Carolina Woman Pleads Guilty to Preparing False Tax Returns
October 14, 2010
Justice Department Sues to Shut Down North Carolina Tax Preparer
October 13, 2010
Northern Virginia Couple Indicted for Conspiracy, Bank Fraud and Tax Evasion
October 5, 2010
Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Arizona Tax Preparers

September

September 30, 2010
Two Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Tax Preparers Plead Guilty to Aiding in Preparation of False Tax Returns
September 29, 2010
Federal Court Bars Multi-Million Dollar Tax Fraud Scheme Operating in Southern California
September 29, 2010
Federal Court Orders Another South Florida Tax Preparer to Comply with Homebuyer Credit Rules
September 20, 2010
Promoters of Sham Tax Elimination Scheme Sentenced for Tax Fraud in Florida
September 17, 2010
Federal Court Bars Missouri Lawyer from Promoting Individual Retirement Account Tax Arrangements
September 16, 2010
Massachusetts Couple Sentenced to Prison for Tax Crimes

August

August 30, 2010
Federal Court Permanently Bars California Tax Preparer from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others Beginning October 15, 2010
August 30, 2010
Four Promoters of Tax Defiance Scheme Sentenced to Prison
August 30, 2010
Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Alabama Tax Preparer
August 26, 2010
Partner at Major International Accounting Firm Convicted of Tax Crimes
August 26, 2010
Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Two Georgia Tax Return Preparers
August 26, 2010
Justice Department Sues California Man to Stop Tax Schemes that Allegedly Cost the Treasury at Least $30 Million
August 25, 2010
Miami Contractor Pleads Guilty to Employment Tax Fraud
August 24, 2010
Federal Court Permanently Bars Georgia Tax Preparers from Preparing Taxes for Others
August 16, 2010
Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Chicago Tax Return Preparer
August 10, 2010
Federal Court Bars Missouri Lawyer from Promoting Tax Schemes that Cost the U.S. at Least $100 Million in Lost Taxes
August 9, 2010
Justice Department Sues Two California Residents to Bar Them from Promoting Alleged Tax Sham Trusts
August 6, 2010
Court Shuts Down Los Angeles-Area Tax Preparer
August 3, 2010
Founder and Principal Manager of Genesis Fund Sentenced to 70 Months in Prison on Tax Charges

July

July 29, 2010
Promoters of Sham Tax Elimination Scheme Sentenced for Tax Fraud in Florida
July 21, 2010
California Man Indicted in Las Vegas for Filing False Liens Against Federal Employees & Filing False Tax Forms
July 16, 2010
Former Tennessee Inmate Charged with Filing False Tax Returns While in Jail
July 15, 2010
Swiss Lawyer Indicted for Helping to Hide Swiss Bank Accounts and Monies Returned to U.S. Clients
July 13, 2010
Justice Department Sues to Bar Utah Man from Promoting Alleged False Church-Based Tax Fraud Scheme

June

June 30, 2010
Phoenix Attorney and Two Accountants Plead Guilty to Participation in Fraudulent Offshore Tax Shelter Scheme
June 29, 2010
Cincinnati Area Man Pleads Guilty to Aegis-Related Tax Crimes
June 22, 2010
Washington State Tax Defier Indicted in Spokane for Filing False Liens Against Government Officials
June 17, 2010
Northern Virginia Real Estate Agent Pleads Guilty to Failing to File Tax Returns
June 15, 2010
Court Shuts Down South Carolina Tax Business
June 8, 2010
Cincinnati Area Return Preparer Pleads Guilty to Tax Crimes
June 4, 2010
Court Rules Against Ford Motor Company's Complaint for $445 Million in Tax Overpayment Interest
June 3, 2010
Illinois and Louisiana Attorneys Convicted of Tax and Bank Fraud in Connection with Tax Shelter Transactions and Referral Fee Kickback Scheme
June 3, 2010
New York Federal Court Permanently Bars Two Brothers from Preparing Tax Returns & Promoting Tax Evasion Schemes

May

May 28, 2010
Tax Shelter Promoters Sentenced in Michigan for Conspiracy & Tax Fraud
May 28, 2010
Federal Court Bars Kansas Man from Preparing Federal Tax Returns
May 26, 2010
Four Florida Promoters of Tax Defier Schemes Convicted of Tax and Mail Fraud
May 26, 2010
Miami Beach Hotel Developers Indicted and Charged with Tax Fraud
May 26, 2010
Miami Beach Hotel Developers Indicted and Charged with Tax Fraud
May 17, 2010
Federal Court Bars Georgia Man from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others
May 12, 2010
U.S. Court Bars Kansas City-Area Attorney & CPA from Promoting Tax Fraud Schemes that Cost Treasury at Least $45 Million
May 7, 2010
Federal Court Shuts Down South Carolina Tax Preparer
May 6, 2010
Long Island, N.Y., Tax Return Preparer Pleads Guilty
May 3, 2010
Court Rules Against Mississippi Businessman's Tax Shelter Promoted by KPMG

April

April 26, 2010
Federal Court Shuts Down Miami Tax Preparer
April 23, 2010
Local Businessman and Tax Attorney Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion
April 23, 2010
Former UBS Client Sentenced for Hiding $10 Million in Offshore Bank Accounts
April 23, 2010
Salt Lake Federal Court Bars CPA from Preparing Tax Returns for Others
April 23, 2010
New Mexico Farmer Convicted of Tax Fraud, Fraudulently Collection Farm Subsidies
April 22, 2010
Massachusetts Couple Charged Found Guilty of Tax Crimes
April 20, 2010
N. Virginia, Real Estate Agent Arraigned on Charges of Failing to File Tax Returns
April 19, 2010
New Hampshire Tax Shelter Promoter Sentenced for Conspiring to Defraud the United States
April 19, 2010
Justice Department Asks Federal Court to Shut Down Ohio Firm that Allegedly Promotes Improper Theft Loss Deductions
April 16, 2010
Federal Court Shuts Down Illinois Tax Preparer
April 16, 2010
Justice Department Sues to Permanently Enjoin Atlanta-Area Tax Return Preparers
April 15, 2010
Miami Beach Hotel Developers Charged with Conspiring to Defraud United States
April 15, 2010
Seven UBS Clients Charged with Hiding Over $100 Million in Secret Swiss Bank Accounts to Defraud the IRS
April 15, 2010
Arkansas Private Banking System Barred from Operating by Federal Court
April 14, 2010
Former Hope, Idaho Resident Indicted on Tax Charges
April 14, 2010
Justice Department Sues to Stop Birmingham-Area Tax Return Preparers
April 13, 2010
Former UBS Client Pleads Guilty to Hiding Assets in Secret Offshore Bank Accounts
April 13, 2010
Federal Court Shuts Down Florida Tax Preparer
April 12, 2010
U.S. Sues Missouri Lawyer to Halt Alleged Tax-Fraud Schemes
April 12, 2010
UBS Client Pleads Guilty to Failing to Report Over $1 Million in Swiss Bank Accounts
April 8, 2010
Phoenix Men Charged in Money Laundering and Tax Fraud Scheme
April 8, 2010
Idaho Businessman Pleads Guilty to Failure to Pay Employment Taxes
April 8, 2010
Federal Court Permanently Bars McRae, Georgia Tax Preparer from Preparing Taxes for Others
April 8, 2010
Federal Court Shuts Down Nebraska Tax Preparer
April 8, 2010
Ponzi Scheme Operator Pleads Guilty to Tax Charges
April 7, 2010
Justice Department Highlights Tax Enforcement Results
April 5, 2010
Cincinnati Area Return Preparer Charged with Tax Crimes

March

March 31, 2010
Two Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Tax Preparers Indicted for Aiding in Preparation of False Tax Returns
March 30, 2010
Federal Court Bars St. Louis Tax Firm from Certain Conduct
March 30, 2010
Federal Court Permanently Bars Stratham, N.H., Tax Preparer from Preparing Taxes for Others
March 25, 2010
Justice Department Sues to Permanently Enjoin Orlando Tax Preparer
March 25, 2010
Justice Department Seeks to Shut Down Miami Tax Preparer
March 25, 2010
Court Issues Order Barring Michigan Tax Preparer from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others
March 25, 2010
Federal Court Orders Kansas Tax Preparer to Stop False Claims
March 17, 2010
Salt Lake City Escort Service Operator Found Guilty of Income Tax Evasion
March 16, 2010
Justice Department Sues to Block Alleged $15 Million Dollar Tax Fraud Scheme Operating in Southern California
March 11, 2010
Federal Court Permanently Shuts Down Northern California Tax Preparer
March 10, 2010
Justice Department Sues to Shut Down Kansas Tax Preparer
March 9, 2010
Federal Court in Los Angeles Shuts Down Tax Firm for Requesting $23 Million in Bogus Tax Refunds
March 4, 2010
Government Sues to Close South Carolina Tax Return Preparer
March 2, 2010
Ohio Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Mail and Wire Fraud
March 1, 2010
San Diego Tax Return Preparer Sentenced to Prison for Tax Fraud

February

February 24, 2010
Court in Texas Bars 12 Sub-Promoters of Alleged $30 Million Scam Involving Tax Credits Based on Fictitious Methane Production at Landfills
February 23, 2010
Justice Department Seeks to Stop South Florida Tax Preparers Who Allegedly Claim False Home Buyer Credits
February 16, 2010
Virginia Doctor Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy Involving Undeclared Swiss Bank Account
February 12, 2010
Second Californian Pleads Guilty to False Tax Refund Conspiracy
February 4, 2010
Former UBS Client Pleads Guilty to Hiding $10 Million in Offshore Bank Accounts

January

January 28, 2010
Federal Court Permanently Blocks Tennessee Woman from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others
January 26, 2010
Californian Pleads Guilty to False Tax Refund Conspiracy
January 21, 2010
Northern Virginia Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Failure to File Tax Return
January 21, 2010
Columbus Accountant and Realtor Plead Guilty to Mortgage Fraud and Obstruction of Justice Conspiracies
January 13, 2010
Justice Department Sues to Close Georgia Tax Return Preparer
January 13, 2010
Two Cincinnati Dentists Plead Guilty to Conspiracy, Tax Evasion on Eve of Trial
January 13, 2010
Justice Department Asks Federal Court to Bar Nationwide Frivolous Lawsuit Scheme
January 12, 2010
Phoenix Asphalt Paver Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion
January 7, 2010
Justice Department Files Six Lawsuits to Enjoin Preparation of Fraudulent Federal Income Tax Returns
January 5, 2010
Federal Court Shuts Down Idaho Tax Preparer


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