Angela Milton, Aiding in False Tax Returns, California 2023

Fresno, California - In a shocking display of corruption, Angela Milton, 38, of Sacramento, pleaded guilty to aiding and assisting in the preparation and presentation of false and fraudulent tax returns. This crime is a slap in the face to honest taxpayers who follow the law.

Milton, an IRS tax examining technician in Fresno between 2010 and 2013, helped prepare and file numerous fraudulent tax returns in other people's names to increase the refund that the IRS disbursed. In some cases, Milton received a fee while in others she took a portion of the refund without the knowledge of the taxpayer.

According to court documents, Milton attempted to defraud the IRS of over $170,000, and the actual loss was approximately $101,475. This case is a stark reminder of the importance of tax honesty and the consequences of cheating the system.

The case is the product of an investigation by the U.S. Department of the Treasury, Office of Inspector General and IRS Criminal Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Laura D. Withers is prosecuting the case.

Milton is scheduled to be sentenced by U.S. District Judge Dale A. Drozd on September 3. Milton faces a maximum statutory penalty of three years in prison and a $250,000 fine as well as restitution owed to the IRS.

The actual sentence will be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of any applicable statutory factors and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which take into account a number of variables. It remains to be seen what sentence Milton will receive, but one thing is certain: she will have to face the consequences of her actions.

As the Grimy Times continues to shine a light on corruption and crime, we urge taxpayers to remain vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edca/pr/former-irs-employee-fresno-pleads-guilty-aiding-and-assisting-preparation-false-and