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Erie Woman Sentenced for Tax Crimes
ERIE, Pa. – Andrea Jones, a 52-year-old resident of Erie, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to 2 years of probation, 50 hours of community service and a $1,400 special assessment for her conviction of filing false income tax returns and aiding and assisting the filing of false and fraudulent income tax returns, Acting United States Attorney Stephen R. Kaufman announced today.
United States District Judge Stephanie L. Haines imposed the sentence on Jones on [no date mentioned].
According to information presented to the court, Jones prepared and filed false federal income tax returns for herself and others, who used her as their return preparer, for tax years 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015.
Assistant United States Attorney Christian A. Trabold prosecuted this case on behalf of the government.
Acting United States Attorney Kaufman commended the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation for the investigation leading to the successful prosecution of Jones.
The charges against Jones include filing false income tax returns and aiding and assisting the filing of false and fraudulent income tax returns.
The case is a reminder that tax crimes have serious consequences and that those who engage in such activities will be held accountable.
Jones’ sentence serves as a warning to others who may be considering similar crimes.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: White Collor Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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