KANSAS CITY, Mo. – The grimy details of a brazen tax fraud scheme were laid bare today as three Kansas City tax preparers faced federal charges for their roles in a conspiracy that swindled over $108K from unsuspecting clients.
United States Attorney Tammy Dickinson announced the indictment of Azareia Derseh, 36, Ananeia Derseh, 39, and Quashanda King, 36, all of Kansas City. The trio, alleged to have conspired between January 30, 2013, and March 5, 2015, stands accused in a 23-count indictment unsealed on March 7, 2017.
Azareia Derseh, the owner of Instant Tax Service and Speedy Tax Service, is charged with orchestrating the scheme. His brother, Ananeia Derseh, served as manager at one office, while King oversaw another. Together, they are accused of preparing at least 47 fraudulent tax returns for 37 clients over three years.
The conspirators allegedly padded refunds by fabricating business income on Schedule C forms, often inflating receipts or creating fictitious businesses. They’re also accused of fraudulently increasing refunds through additional false claims. The Dersehs and King face multiple counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation and filing of fraudulent tax returns.
Despite the serious charges, Dickinson reminded readers that the defendants are innocent until proven guilty. Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul S. Becker is handling the prosecution, with IRS-Criminal Investigation leading the investigation.
The grimy truth behind these numbers underscores the importance of vigilance in the tax preparation industry and the relentless pursuit of justice by federal authorities.
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- State: Missouri
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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