Pacifique Kashosi, Filing False Tax Returns, Arizona 2021

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Pacifique Kashosi, Filing False Tax Returns, Arizona 2021

A Phoenix man has been accused of running a tax preparation scam, with authorities alleging he filed false tax returns for himself and his clients.

According to a federal indictment, Pacifique Kashosi, the owner of Africa Union Tax Services LLC, prepared and filed false tax returns for clients between 2021 and 2023. The indictment claims that Kashosi claimed false or inflated sick and family leave and fuel credits, resulting in refunds to which the clients were not entitled.

Not only did Kashosi allegedly scam his clients, but he also failed to report income earned from his tax preparation business in 2022 and 2023 on his own tax returns. If convicted, he faces a maximum penalty of three years in prison for each count of aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false tax return.

A federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors. The case is being investigated by the IRS Criminal Investigation and prosecuted by Assistant Chief Andrew Kameros of the Tax Division and Assistant U.S. Attorney Kevin Rapp for the District of Arizona.

The indictment is merely an allegation, and all defendants are presumed innocent until proven guilty beyond a reasonable doubt in a court of law. The announcement was made by Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Karen Kelly of the Justice Department’s Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Timothy Courchaine for the District of Arizona.

Kashosi’s actions are a stark reminder of the importance of doing your taxes honestly and accurately. If you suspect a tax preparer of engaging in similar behavior, report them to the authorities immediately.