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Cheryl Singleton, a tax return preparer, pleaded guilty to wire fraud in Atlanta, Georgia.
In a disturbing case of tax refund fraud, Cheryl Singleton, 29, owner of Advanced Tax Services, pleaded guilty to one count of wire fraud. According to court documents, Singleton and her employees filed false tax returns that fraudulently inflated clients’ refunds from 2012 through 2015. The scheme also involved advising individuals that they could qualify for a $1,000 government stimulus payment, which was not true.
Singleton and her employees used personal identification information to electronically file false income tax returns in individuals’ names without their knowledge or consent. In addition, Singleton used healthcare financing credit cards held in the names of other individuals to fraudulently obtain payment for cosmetic dental care services.
Sentencing is scheduled for October 12. Singleton faces a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a term of supervised release, and monetary penalties.
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo and U.S. Attorney John A. Horn commended special agents of the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation, who investigated the case, and Trial Attorney Melanie Smith of the Tax Division and Assistant U.S. Attorney Samir Kaushal of the Northern District of Georgia.
The case highlights the need for vigilance when dealing with tax preparation services. Homeowners and individuals must ensure that their tax preparers are trustworthy and operate within the bounds of the law.
The case is a reminder that tax refund fraud can have severe consequences, including lengthy prison sentences and hefty fines. It is essential to report any suspicious activity to the authorities immediately.
Cheryl Singleton, 29, owned and operated Advanced Tax Services, a tax preparation business with multiple locations throughout the Atlanta area.
According to court documents, from 2012 through 2015, Singleton and her employees filed false tax returns that fraudulently inflated clients’ refunds.
Sentencing is scheduled for October 12. Singleton faces a statutory maximum sentence of 20 years in prison, a term of supervised release, and monetary penalties.
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo and U.S. Attorney John A. Horn commended special agents of the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation, who investigated the case, and Trial Attorney Melanie Smith of the Tax Division and Assistant U.S. Attorney Samir Kaushal of the Northern District of Georgia.
Key Facts
- State: Georgia
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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