Las Vegas, NV – In a shocking case of pandemic-era profiteering, a Nevada woman has been sentenced to four years behind bars for her role in a brazen $100 million COVID-19 tax credit scam. Candies Goode-McCoy, 45, was handed down a 54-month prison term and three years of supervised release by a federal judge on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.
According to court documents, Goode-McCoy conspired with others to file false tax returns seeking refunds based on the employee retention credit and paid sick and family leave credit. These credits were created by Congress to help struggling businesses during the COVID-19 pandemic. Between June 2022 and September 2023, Goode-McCoy filed multiple returns, raking in a staggering $33 million in undeserved credits.
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The Department of Justice praised the conviction, citing the efforts of President Donald Trump’s Task Force to Eliminate Fraud. “Thanks to the leadership of President Trump, the Department is supercharging efforts to take down every fraudster and bring them to justice,” said Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche. “In one day, the Department prosecuted the theft of a half-billion in taxpayer dollars. All those ripping off the American people are on notice.”
Goode-McCoy’s scheme was just one of several high-profile cases brought to light by the Task Force. The conviction serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of pandemic-era profiteering. As the nation continues to grapple with the aftermath of the COVID-19 pandemic, authorities remain vigilant in their pursuit of those who seek to exploit the system for personal gain.
The case is a testament to the Department of Justice’s commitment to rooting out corruption and holding accountable those who seek to undermine the integrity of the tax system. As the investigation continues, it remains to be seen how many more individuals will be brought to justice for their role in this massive tax credit scheme.
Source: Department of Justice
