Federal authorities have filed a lawsuit against Denise Miller Almanza and her company, Denise’s Centro de Servicios, PC, seeking a permanent ban on the Philadelphia tax preparer from filing federal tax returns for third parties.
According to the lawsuit, Almanza allegedly understated her clients’ income or overclaimed tax credits, resulting in her clients receiving improper tax refunds or refunds for amounts greater than they were entitled to. The lawsuit claims Almanza and her company prepared over 14,000 federal tax returns since 2010.
The lawsuit, filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, alleges that Almanza improperly claimed additional child tax credits on her clients’ income tax returns, allowing her clients to receive, on average, $2,900 in improper benefits per tax return. In total, the lawsuit claims that Almanza’s activities over the past four years potentially cost the U.S. Treasury millions of dollars in lost tax revenue.
The tax preparation scam is one of the dirty dozen of tax scams listed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) in 2014. The IRS provides tips for choosing a reputable tax preparer on its website. In the past decade, the Tax Division of the U.S. Attorney’s Office has obtained injunctions against hundreds of unscrupulous tax preparers. More information on these cases can be found on the U.S. Attorney’s Office website.
The lawsuit is part of a larger effort by federal authorities to combat tax-related crimes. In recent years, the U.S. Attorney’s Office has prosecuted numerous cases involving tax preparers who have committed similar crimes. These cases have resulted in significant financial penalties and prison sentences for the defendants.
Denise Miller Almanza and her company, Denise’s Centro de Servicios, PC, are accused of perpetrating a massive tax scam that has cost the U.S. Treasury millions of dollars in lost tax revenue. The case highlights the importance of choosing a reputable tax preparer and the consequences of committing tax-related crimes.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office urges taxpayers to be vigilant when selecting a tax preparer and to report any suspicious activity to the IRS. By working together, we can prevent tax-related crimes and ensure that those who commit these crimes are held accountable for their actions.
The case is a reminder that tax-related crimes can have serious consequences for individuals and the community as a whole. It is essential that we take steps to prevent these crimes and hold those who commit them accountable. The U.S. Attorney’s Office is committed to protecting the public and upholding the law.
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Key Facts
- State: Federal
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release ↗
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