A Richmond, Virginia, tax return preparer has been brought to justice for evading her own taxes. Willette J. Holland, owner of Tax Professionals, a return preparation firm located in Richmond, Virginia, was sentenced yesterday to one year and one day in prison for her crimes.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Holland failed to file her personal tax returns for the years 2010 through 2013. In August 2014, the IRS contacted Holland regarding her missing tax returns, prompting her to present false returns to an IRS Revenue Agent. These false returns substantially underreported her gross receipts and taxes due.
Not only did Holland fail to file her personal tax returns, but she also deposited almost all of her tax preparation business’s gross receipts into a bank account held in the name of a nominee in 2014. This was an attempt to conceal her earnings from the IRS. Holland’s actions resulted in a tax loss of approximately $177,000 for the IRS.
U.S. District Judge Robert E. Payne ordered Holland to serve not only the term of imprisonment but also three years of supervised release. This emphasizes the severity of her crimes and the importance of accountability.
The case was investigated by the IRS-Criminal Investigation. The announcement was made by Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Stuart M. Goldberg of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and Acting U.S. Attorney Raj Parekh for the Eastern District of Virginia.
Francine Davis, Trial Attorney, and Michael Boteler, Assistant Chief of the Justice Department’s Tax Division, as well as Assistant U.S. Attorney Kaitlin Cooke for the Eastern District of Virginia, are prosecuting the case. Their hard work has brought Holland to justice for her crimes.
Holland’s sentencing serves as a reminder that tax evasion will not be tolerated. The IRS and law enforcement agencies will continue to investigate and prosecute those who attempt to cheat the system.
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Key Facts
- State: Virginia
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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