KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Georgia woman was sentenced to four years in federal prison without parole for making false claims for tax refunds.
Kimberly Johnson, 43, of Chickamauga, Ga., was sentenced by U.S. District Judge Brian C. Wimes to four years in federal prison without parole.
The court also ordered Johnson to pay $306,496 in restitution.
Johnson was found guilty at trial of one count of filing false claims for a tax refund.
On Jan. 13, 2014, Johnson was found guilty at trial of one count of filing false claims for a tax refund.
Johnson filed fraudulent tax returns that falsely claimed refunds due to over-withholding of taxes.
This claim utilized fictitious 1099-OID tax forms, which are legitimately used to pay taxes on income received from the interest on bond investments.
According to court documents, Johnson filed tax returns and amended returns for 37 people.
She admitted that this was her sole livelihood at the time, and she benefitted by making tens of thousands of dollars.
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Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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