MONROE, La. – A tax preparer has been found guilty of filing multiple false tax returns. Richard Allan Scott, 38, of Monroe, was found guilty of multiple counts of aiding or subscribing a false tax return.
A federal jury delivered the verdict in U.S. District Court in Monroe. The trial began on Wednesday and ended on Thursday. The jury deliberated for approximately an hour and a half.
Evidence presented at trial revealed that Richard Allan Scott prepared over 50 false tax returns for the years 2011 and 2012. The returns contained fictitious information pertaining to W-2 withholdings, dependent care expenses, and tax credits.
The total amount stolen during the scheme was approximately $338,380. Richard Allan Scott faces up to three years in prison, five years supervised release, a $250,000 fine, and restitution for each count.
U.S. Attorney Stephanie A. Finley stated, “We are pleased with today’s conviction. Our tax system is built on the premise that taxpayers voluntarily file accurate and timely tax returns. Mr. Scott used his knowledge of this system to fraudulently manipulate tax returns to steal from the U.S. Treasury and now will have to pay for this crime.
The IRS-Criminal Investigations and the Monroe Police Department conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Earl M. Campbell is prosecuting the case.
A sentencing date of January 4, 2016 was set for Richard Allan Scott.
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Key Facts
- State: Louisiana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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