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IRS Employee Indicted for Filing False Tax Returns
Fresno, CA – Kimberly Brown-English, a 52-year-old IRS employee from Fresno, was arrested today after a grand jury indicted her last Thursday for filing fraudulent tax returns while she was an employee of the IRS and for making an opportunity for others to file false tax returns, according to United States Attorney Benjamin B. Wagner.
According to court documents, Brown-English filed returns with claims for false deductions and credits, such as dependents, the child tax credit, and the head of household status. The false returns allowed Brown-English and other tax payers to obtain undue tax refunds or improperly reduce their tax liabilities.
Brown-English is scheduled to be arraigned today at 1:30 p.m. before U.S. Magistrate Judge Gary S. Austin in Fresno. This case is the product of an investigation by the Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration and the Tax Division of the Justice. Assistant United States Attorney Patrick R. Delahunty is prosecuting the case.
If convicted, Brown-English faces a maximum statutory penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, and dismissal from office. Any sentence, however, would be determined at the discretion of the court after consideration of the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which take into account a number of variables and applicable statutory sentencing factors.
It’s worth noting that the charges are only allegations; the defendant is presumed innocent until and unless proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt.
The investigation into Brown-English’s activities has been ongoing, and it’s unclear how many tax payers may have been affected by her actions. However, authorities are urging anyone who may have information or suspicions about tax fraud to come forward.
The case highlights the importance of proper oversight and accountability within government agencies, particularly those responsible for collecting and enforcing taxes.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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