A tax return preparer in Michigan is facing serious consequences after allegedly filing fraudulent tax returns on behalf of his clients. Gary Hairston, owner of Gary Y Hairston & Co PLLC in Inkster, Michigan, was indicted by a federal grand jury in the Eastern District of Michigan on 26 counts of preparing fraudulent tax returns.
According to the indictment, Hairston filed fake businesses and falsely claimed the earned income tax credit on clients’ tax returns, seeking refunds to which those clients were not entitled. This allegedly occurred from at least 2010 through 2014.
The indictment alleges that Hairston sought refunds to which his clients were not entitled by filing fraudulent tax returns. If convicted, Hairston faces a statutory maximum sentence of three years in prison on each count, as well as a period of supervised release, restitution, and monetary penalties.
Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Stuart M. Goldberg thanked special agents of IRS Criminal Investigation, who conducted the investigation, and Trial Attorneys Carl F. Brooker, IV and Thomas F. Koelbl Sr. of the Tax Division, who are prosecuting the case.
An indictment is not a finding of guilt. Individuals charged in indictments are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
Gary Hairston, the owner of Gary Y Hairston & Co PLLC, is a resident of Inkster, Michigan. He faces 26 counts of preparing fraudulent tax returns, which allegedly occurred from at least 2010 through 2014. If convicted, Hairston could face up to 78 years in prison, as well as a period of supervised release, restitution, and monetary penalties.
This case is an example of the Tax Division’s commitment to enforcing tax laws and protecting taxpayers from fraudulent activities. Additional information about the Tax Division’s enforcement efforts can be found on their website.
Key Facts
- State: Michigan
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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