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Johnstown Man Charged with Filing a False Income Tax Return
A Johnstown man is facing serious charges after allegedly filing false income tax returns. Anthony A. Masciantonio, a resident of Johnstown, Pennsylvania, was indicted by a federal grand jury in Johnstown on charges of filing a false U.S. Individual Income Tax Return.
According to the indictment, Masciantonio filed two false tax returns, one for calendar year 2010 and another for calendar year 2011. On his 2010 tax return, he claimed his taxable income was $206,575, but the indictment alleges he knew his actual taxable income was $297,147.63. Similarly, on his 2011 tax return, he claimed his taxable income was $397,099, but the indictment alleges he knew his actual taxable income was $470,350.02.
Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie L. Haines is prosecuting this case on behalf of the government. The Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation conducted the investigation leading to the indictment in this case.
An indictment is an accusation, and Masciantonio is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. The law provides for a maximum total sentence of 6 years in prison and a fine of $500,000 or both.
A federal grand jury in Johnstown, Pennsylvania, indicted Anthony A. Masciantonio on charges of filing a false U.S. Individual Income Tax Return. This case highlights the importance of honest tax filing and the severe consequences of tax evasion.
The case is a stark reminder that tax evasion is a serious crime with significant consequences. The Internal Revenue Service and law enforcement agencies work tirelessly to detect and prosecute tax evasion cases. In this case, the investigation was conducted by the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation, and the case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Stephanie L. Haines.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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