Jamika Raymond, Tax Evasion, Ohio 2016

CLEVELAND – A Louisiana woman with ties to this city has pleaded guilty to federal tax charges in connection with a scheme to underreport her income on a tax return.

Jamika Raymond, 38, of Slidell, Louisiana, pleaded guilty today to one count of making and subscribing a false tax return.

According to court documents, Raymond was a tax preparer and operated a tax preparation business where she prepared tax returns on behalf of others.

Court documents state that in February 2016, Raymond knowingly underreported business income earned for the calendar year 2015 on her tax return. Court documents also state that Raymond’s actual income was substantially more than what was reported on her individual tax return.

Raymond is scheduled to be sentenced on February 7, 2023 and faces a maximum possible sentence of three years in prison.

The investigation preceding the indictment was conducted by IRS Criminal Investigations (CI) and is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorneys Brian M. McDonough and Robert J. Patton.

Raymond’s actions have put her at risk of losing her freedom and facing a lengthy prison sentence. Tax evasion is a serious crime that can have severe consequences for those found guilty.

Jamika Raymond’s guilty plea serves as a reminder to all individuals and businesses that honesty is the best policy when it comes to reporting income and filing tax returns.

The IRS Criminal Investigations unit will continue to work diligently to identify and prosecute those who attempt to evade taxes through deceit and deception.

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