Cynthia M. Raymond, Tax Fraud, Kansas 2011

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Kansas City, Kansas – A Missouri Tax Preparer’s Scheme Unravels

KANSAS CITY, KAN. – In a shocking display of audacity, Cynthia M. Raymond of Jackson, Mo., has been sentenced to 51 months in federal prison for preparing false income tax returns, resulting in a staggering total tax loss of more than $316,000.

Cynthia M. Raymond, a Missouri tax preparer, pleaded guilty to five counts of filing false tax returns and one count of aggravated identity theft. Her plea marked a turning point in the case, as she admitted to submitting approximately 98 false tax returns under the names of 36 clients for the tax years 2007 through 2010.

Raymond’s scheme was brazen and calculated, as she submitted returns that included false deductions for business losses, charitable contributions, unreimbursed business expenses, medical expenses, and false tax credits, including education and residential energy credits.

An investigation revealed that Raymond filed the returns electronically and provided her clients with different tax returns than she filed with the IRS. This duplicitous behavior allowed her to routinely direct the Internal Revenue Service to deposit part of the refund to her clients’ accounts and to deposit the rest of the refund into her personal account.

U.S. Attorney Barry Grissom commended IRS-Criminal Investigation and Assistant U.S. Attorney Chris Oakley for their tireless work on the case. Their dedication has brought a measure of justice to the victims of Raymond’s scheme.

Cynthia M. Raymond’s conviction serves as a stark reminder of the importance of integrity in the tax preparation industry. As we continue to navigate the complex landscape of tax law, it is imperative that we hold individuals accountable for their actions.

The case against Cynthia M. Raymond is a sobering reminder that tax fraud will not be tolerated. We will continue to work tirelessly to protect the public and ensure that those who engage in such behavior are brought to justice.

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