MANDEVILLE, LA – Marcia Denise Jordan, 46, of Mandeville, Louisiana, confessed in federal court today to deliberately dodging taxes on a substantial income, a scheme that landed her in the crosshairs of the U.S. Secret Service and the IRS. Jordan pled guilty to one count of tax evasion, a violation of Title 26, United States Code, Section 7201.
Court documents reveal Jordan’s brazen attempt to cheat the system in 2011. She filed a bogus IRS Form 4868, an application for an extension, claiming zero tax liability and falsely reporting $10,000 in payments to the IRS. This was a calculated lie, investigators say, as Jordan had actually raked in $493,266 in taxable income that year. The scheme didn’t stop there; she simply failed to file any tax return whatsoever for 2011.
Federal prosecutors are now seeking a maximum sentence for Jordan, which includes a five-year stint in federal prison, a $250,000 fine, three years of supervised release after incarceration, and a $100 special assessment fee. But the legal reckoning doesn’t end with potential jail time. As part of a plea agreement, Jordan has agreed to repay the IRS a total of $313,899, covering unpaid taxes for the years 2009 through 2014.
U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans lauded the collaborative effort that brought Jordan to justice. “This case demonstrates the commitment of the IRS-Criminal Investigations, the United States Secret Service, and the Slidell Police Department to uncovering and prosecuting financial crimes,” Evans stated. The investigation highlights how even seemingly sophisticated attempts to evade taxes will be met with intense scrutiny.
Assistant United States Attorney Jon Maestri and DOJ Tax Division Trial Attorney Grace Albinson are spearheading the prosecution, leaving no stone unturned in their pursuit of financial accountability. Judge Ivan L.R. Lemelle of the United States District Court has scheduled Jordan’s sentencing for June 6, 2018, where she will finally face the consequences of her actions.
The case serves as a stark warning to those considering similar schemes: the IRS and its federal partners are actively pursuing tax evaders, and the penalties for getting caught are severe. Jordan’s attempt to defraud the government ultimately backfired, leaving her facing a potentially lengthy prison sentence and a significant financial burden.
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Key Facts
- Agency: U.S. Secret Service
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Press Release
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