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Henry County Woman Pleads Guilty to IRS Defraud Scheme
A Henry County woman has been found guilty of orchestrating a scheme to defraud the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). Debra Wyatt, of Puryear, Tennessee, co-owned Pittman Trucking Company and had a significant amount of federal employment taxes owed to the IRS.
According to the charges, Wyatt executed a plan to release two IRS tax levies against Pittman Trucking Company’s source of income, Rush Trucking Corporation, which was owed approximately $214,373.40 in federal employment taxes by Pittman Trucking Company. The IRS tax levies were issued to Rush Trucking Corporation, and Wyatt sent fraudulent releases to the company, purportedly from the IRS revenue officer. The total amount of fraudulently released debt was $20,765.81.
Wyatt’s actions carry a penalty of up to 36 months in federal prison and a fine of $5,000. Sentencing is set for July 25, 2019, before U.S. District Court Judge Sheryl H. Lipman.
U.S. Attorney D. Michael Dunavant emphasized the importance of protecting the US Treasury, stating, ‘Protection of the United States Treasury is a core value and critical mission for this office and the government. Income tax evasion, IRS obstruction and fraud strike at the very heart of our federal government, and will not be tolerated.’
The case was investigated by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration, with Assistant U.S. Attorney Damon K. Griffin prosecuting on behalf of the government.
The guilty plea highlights the importance of upholding the integrity of the IRS and preventing tax evasion schemes. The case serves as a reminder to taxpayers of the consequences of attempting to defraud the government.
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Key Facts
- State: Tennessee
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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