NEW ORLEANS, LA – Marcia Jordan, 46, a former employee of a New Orleans law firm, admitted in federal court today to systematically dodging taxes on nearly half a million dollars in income. The scheme, uncovered by a joint investigation, highlights a brazen attempt to defraud the U.S. government, leaving taxpayers to foot the bill.
Court documents reveal Jordan failed to file a timely income tax return for 2011. But the deception didn’t stop there. She compounded the fraud by submitting a deliberately false application for an automatic extension to the IRS. On this application, she claimed a zero tax liability and falsely stated she’d already paid $10,000 – a complete fabrication, according to investigators.
The total amount of income Jordan illegally concealed from the IRS exceeded $490,000. While employed at the law firm, she siphoned funds without reporting them, enjoying the ill-gotten gains while law-abiding citizens carried the tax burden. The IRS Criminal Investigation division, along with the U.S. Secret Service and the Slidell Police Department, pieced together the evidence, exposing the extent of her deceit.
As part of a plea agreement reached with prosecutors, Jordan has agreed to repay the IRS $313,899 in restitution, covering unpaid taxes from 2009 through 2014. While restitution offers some measure of recovery for the government, it doesn’t erase the deliberate nature of her crime or the resources wasted on the investigation.
U.S. District Court Judge Ivan Lemelle has scheduled sentencing for June 6. Jordan now faces a potential prison sentence of up to five years, along with significant monetary penalties and a period of supervised release. The judge will consider the severity of the offense and Jordan’s willingness to make amends when determining the final sentence.
Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Richard E. Zuckerman and Interim U.S. Attorney Duane A. Evans praised the collaborative effort of the agencies involved. Trial Attorney Grace Albinson of the Tax Division and Assistant U.S. Attorney Jon Maestri successfully prosecuted the case, sending a clear message that tax evasion will not be tolerated. The investigation underscores the commitment of federal agencies to pursue financial crimes, regardless of the perpetrator’s position or background.
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Key Facts
- Agency: U.S. Secret Service
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Press Release
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