Jacques Eviglo, the owner of Global Income Tax Services in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, has been indicted by a federal grand jury for devising and executing a scheme to defraud the Internal Revenue Service (IRS).
According to the indictment, Eviglo prepared and filed several false U.S. Individual Income Tax Returns (Form 1040) for clients of his tax preparation business between February 2015 and March 2016. The indictment alleges that Eviglo filed federal tax returns with false deductions on Schedule A’s, resulting in refunds in which Eviglo knew his clients were not entitled.
The indictment, which was announced by United States Attorney Randolph J. Seiler, charges Eviglo with ten counts of false claims. If convicted, Eviglo faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison for each count.
The case against Eviglo is the result of an investigation by the IRS-Criminal Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney John Haak. The IRS has warned taxpayers about the dangers of tax return preparer fraud, which is one of the agency’s “Dirty Dozen Tax Scams.”
Approximately 60 percent of taxpayers use tax professionals to prepare and file their tax returns, according to the IRS. The agency advises taxpayers to choose a reliable tax return preparer to avoid becoming a victim of tax fraud. More information about the fight against tax fraud and how to choose a reliable tax return preparer can be found at https://www.irs.gov/uac/things-to-remember-when-choosing-a-tax-preparer.
The indictment of Jacques Eviglo serves as a reminder of the importance of integrity in the tax preparation industry. Taxpayers who suspect fraud or abuse can report it to the IRS by calling 1-800-829-1040 or by filing a complaint online.
In a statement, the U.S. Attorney’s Office emphasized the importance of holding individuals accountable for tax fraud. The office stated that it will continue to work with the IRS and other law enforcement agencies to investigate and prosecute tax fraud cases.
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Key Facts
- State: South Dakota
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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