A Logan County woman has pleaded guilty to submitting fraudulent federal tax returns, announced United States Attorney Booth Goodwin.
Maria Martin, 64, of Chapmanville, West Virginia, admitted to preparing 43 fraudulent tax returns from her Logan County home between 2011 and 2013.
Martin claimed tax credits for her clients to which she knew they were not entitled, knowing that the improper credits would increase their tax refunds.
She filed the fraudulent returns electronically and directed that the inflated refunds be deposited in bank accounts that she designated.
Upon receipt of the refunds, Martin split the money with her clients. As a result of the fraudulent returns, the United States paid $188,665 in refunds to Martin and her clients to which they were not entitled.
As part of her plea agreement, Martin has agreed to pay $188,655 in restitution.
Martin faces up to three years of imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000.
Sentencing is scheduled for February 18, 2016.
The investigation was conducted by the Department of the Treasury, Internal Revenue Service.
Assistant United States Attorney Erik S. Goes is responsible for the prosecution.
Related Federal Cases
- Jeffrey Phares, Wire Fraud, West Virginia 2023 · Virginia
- Jeffrey Phares, Wire Fraud, West Virginia 2023 · Virginia
- Jeffrey Phares, Wire Fraud, West Virginia 2023 · Virginia
- Nitesh Ratnakar, Tax Evasion, West Virginia, 2023 · North Carolina
- Paula Butterfield, Medicare and Medicaid Fraud, West Virginia 2015 · Kentucky
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
ðŸâ€Â’ Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →
