Robert D. Keebler, Conspiracy to Commit Wire Fraud, New Jersey 2024

New Jersey Tax Preparer Sentenced in $170 Million COVID-19 Tax Credit Scheme

A New Jersey tax preparer who sought more than $170 million in fraudulent COVID-19-related tax refunds was sentenced to 144 months in prison and 5 years of supervised release.

Newark, NJ – On February 23, 2024, Robert D. Keebler, a 64-year-old tax preparer from Toms River, New Jersey, was sentenced to 144 months in prison for his role in a massive COVID-19 tax credit scheme.

According to court documents, Keebler and his co-conspirators filed numerous false claims with the IRS seeking tax credits related to the COVID-19 pandemic. The scheme aimed to deceive the government into issuing over $170 million in fraudulent refunds.

Keebler was charged with conspiracy to commit wire fraud, in violation of Title 18, United States Code, Section 1349. He pleaded guilty to the charges in December 2023.

U.S. Attorney for the District of New Jersey, Philip R. Sellinger, praised the efforts of the IRS Criminal Investigation and the FBI Newark Field Office for their work on the case.

‘The sentence handed down today reflects the severity of Keebler’s crimes and the importance of protecting the integrity of our tax system,’ Sellinger said.

Keebler’s sentence is a stark reminder that those who engage in tax fraud will face severe consequences.

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