HARRISBURG – In a shocking case of tax evasion, Felix Ramon Diaz, a 56-year-old Harrisburg resident, was indicted on forty-five counts of aiding and assisting the preparation of false tax documents.
According to United States Attorney Peter Smith, Diaz owned Felix Tax Service and from 2010 through 2013, he filed forty-five tax returns with false and fraudulent income, deductions, and addresses to maximize income tax refunds.
The false tax returns resulted in approximately $100,000 in taxes due and owed to the Internal Revenue Service.
The case was investigated by the Criminal Investigation Division of the Internal Revenue Service. The prosecution is assigned to Assistant United States Attorney Michael A. Consiglio.
It’s worth noting that indictments and criminal informations are only allegations, and all persons charged are presumed to be innocent until found guilty in court.
A sentence following a finding of guilt is imposed by the Judge after consideration of the applicable federal sentencing statutes and the Federal Sentencing Guidelines.
The maximum penalty under federal law for each count is three years of imprisonment, a term of supervised release following imprisonment, and a fine. Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, the Judge is also required to consider and weigh a number of factors, including the nature, circumstances, and seriousness of the offense; the history and characteristics of the defendant; and the need to punish the defendant, protect the public, and provide for the defendant’s educational, vocational, and medical needs.
This case highlights the importance of tax compliance and the consequences of fraudulent activities. It’s a reminder that tax evasion is a serious crime that can result in severe penalties.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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