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Local Woman Sentenced For False Claims In Connection With Fraudulent Tax Returns
A Houston woman has been sent to federal prison for her role in a tax return scam that netted her more than $674,000 in fraudulent refunds. Alisa Grisson was sentenced to 30 months in prison and will serve three years of supervised release after completing her prison term.
The 30-month sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Sim Lake, who accepted Grisson’s guilty plea. As part of her plea agreement, Grisson stipulated that the tax losses to the government were $674,284.62 and agreed to pay that amount in restitution to the United States. The IRS-CI conducted the investigation.
Grisson admitted in court that she prepared tax returns in her name and in the names of others, knowing they were false and fraudulent. She claimed refunds for income that had not been earned and expenses that had not been incurred, resulting in more than $7.4 million in refunds for the 2009 tax year.
As part of her plea agreement, Grisson agreed never to aid or assist in preparing or presenting tax returns for any taxpayer except herself and not to oppose any civil action brought by the United States seeking to enjoin her from preparing income tax returns for others.
Grisson was allowed to remain on bond and will voluntarily surrender to a U.S. Bureau of Prisons facility at a later date. Assistant U.S. Attorney Stephen L. Corso is prosecuting the case. The Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation conducted the investigation.
The case highlights the importance of vigilance in preventing tax return scams. Taxpayers are encouraged to be cautious when dealing with tax preparation services and to report any suspicious activity to the authorities.
Alisa Grisson’s case serves as a reminder of the consequences of engaging in tax return scams. The U.S. Attorney’s Office and the IRS-CI will continue to work together to investigate and prosecute individuals who commit tax-related crimes.
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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