NY Lawyer Charged

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John Revella, a licensed attorney in Walden, New York, has been charged with filing false tax returns for the years 2019 through 2022. Revella, who maintains a solo practice focused on real estate transactions, allegedly underreported income from his law practice. The charges were announced by the United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York and the Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation.

According to the indictment, Revella deposited funds from his law practice into an Interest on Lawyer Account (IOLA) and then withdrew the funds by drawing checks payable to himself. From 2018 to 2022, Revella cashed approximately 1,000 checks, totaling a significant amount of money. The indictment alleges that Revella failed to report this income on his tax returns, resulting in a substantial underpayment of taxes.

The prosecution is the result of a coordinated investigation by the IRS and the US Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. Revella surrendered to authorities and was presented in White Plains federal court before U.S. Magistrate Judge Judith C. McCarthy.

The US Attorney for the Southern District of New York, Jay Clayton, stated that cheating on taxes is a serious offense that harms honest taxpayers and the public services they fund. The Special Agent in Charge of the New York Field Office of Internal Revenue Service, Harry T. Chavis, Jr., emphasized the importance of following the money and bringing individuals to justice who attempt to abuse the financial system for personal gain.