Charles Lee Harrison, Tax Fraud, Texas 2014

HOUSTON – A local tax preparation business owner has been convicted of tax fraud, leaving a trail of deceit and financial ruin in his wake.

Charles Lee Harrison, the owner of Harrison and Harrison, a tax preparation business with offices in Houston and Navasota, has entered a guilty plea to willfully aiding and assisting in the preparation and presentation of a false tax return.

According to the plea agreement filed in the record of the case, Harrison’s actions caused a loss of more than $9,000 to the IRS. However, as part of his plea, Harrison stipulated that the relevant conduct for purposes of sentencing is approximately $396,057, which includes tax loss on other returns he prepared for others as well as his own.

U.S. District Judge Lynn N. Hughes accepted the plea today, setting sentencing for September 15, 2014. At that time, Harrison faces up to three years imprisonment and a possible $250,000 fine.

The investigation into Harrison’s scheme was led by the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), with the assistance of U.S. Attorney Kenneth Magidson’s office.

Harrison’s actions are a stark reminder of the importance of tax preparation honesty and integrity. As a tax professional, he had a duty to uphold the law and ensure the accuracy of his clients’ tax returns.

With his guilty plea, Harrison has taken the first step towards accountability for his actions. His sentencing hearing on September 15 will determine the severity of his punishment.

The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.

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