Daniel P. Gibson, 62, of Andover, Massachusetts, was convicted today on three counts of tax fraud after a federal jury found him guilty of conspiring to cheat the IRS out of more than $875,000. The former managing partner of a law firm admitted to filing false tax returns for the years 2005, 2006, 2008, and 2009—intentionally hiding $3.7 million in firm income and $2.5 million in personal earnings.
Gibson’s scheme unfolded over four tax years with the help of his accountant, who joined in the conspiracy to fabricate financial records and submit falsified returns. The duo deliberately underreported income, shredding any illusion of compliance with federal tax law. The fraud was not a one-off oversight—it was a calculated, sustained effort to line Gibson’s pockets at the expense of the American taxpayer.
Indicted in October 2015, Gibson stood trial in Boston’s federal courthouse where jurors saw through the paper trail of deception. U.S. District Judge Indira Talwani scheduled sentencing for September 5, 2019, leaving the disgraced attorney to face the consequences of his betrayal of public trust. Once a licensed practitioner of law, Gibson now stands exposed as a lawbreaker.
Each count of filing false tax returns carries a maximum sentence of three years in prison, a $100,000 fine, one year of supervised release, and restitution. The more serious charge—conspiracy to defraud the Internal Revenue Service—carries up to five years behind bars, three years supervised release, and a fine of $250,000 or double the financial loss, whichever is greater. The court will determine the final sentence using federal guidelines and statutory considerations.
The case was brought by United States Attorney Andrew E. Lelling and Kristina O’Connell, Special Agent in Charge of the IRS Criminal Investigations unit in Boston. The prosecution, led by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Sara Miron Bloom and William B. Brady, methodically dismantled Gibson’s defense, presenting documents, testimony, and financial forensics that left no room for doubt.
Gibson’s conviction is a stark reminder that white collar crimes carry real prison time. No degree, no legal license, no position of respect shields anyone from accountability. The IRS doesn’t forget. And the feds don’t forgive.
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Key Facts
- State: Massachusetts
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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