A former IRS employee is facing 39 counts of tax fraud in a brazen scam that swindled her clients out of over $237,000 in refunds. Sandra D. Mondaine, 64, of Grandview, Mo., was indicted by a federal grand jury on Tuesday, June 11, for her role in preparing and filing false and fraudulent income tax returns.
Mondaine, a former contact representative for the IRS, allegedly assisted at least 11 individuals in filing at least 39 false and fraudulent income tax returns for the tax years 2018 through 2021. The indictment alleges that Mondaine included fraudulent items on the clients’ tax returns, such as false filing status, itemized deductions, and capital gains and losses, in order to manufacture substantial refunds.
The tax loss associated with those false returns is approximately $237,329. Mondaine’s scheme allegedly involved the preparation and filing of false and fraudulent Forms 5695, Residential Energy Credits, which allowed her clients to claim inflated refunds.
The charges contained in this indictment are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence. This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul S. Becker.
The investigation into Mondaine’s tax scam was conducted by the IRS-Criminal Investigation. The indictment is a stark reminder of the importance of protecting the integrity of the tax system and preventing the kind of brazen tax fraud that Mondaine allegedly perpetrated.
Mondaine’s indictment serves as a wake-up call for taxpayers to remain vigilant and skeptical of tax preparation services, especially those that promise unusually large refunds. The IRS reminds taxpayers that they are responsible for ensuring the accuracy and completeness of their tax returns.
As the investigation into Mondaine’s tax scam continues, taxpayers are advised to report any suspicious tax preparation services or individuals to the IRS. The agency is committed to protecting the public from tax-related crimes and ensuring the fairness and integrity of the tax system.
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Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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