San Antonio Man Sentenced to Federal Prison for Preparing Fraudulent Income Tax Returns
In San Antonio today, 57-year-old Sampson Delton Cotten was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $111,676.00 restitution to the federal government for his scheme to prepare and file fraudulent Income Tax returns.
On May 14, 2015, Cotten pleaded guilty to one count of preparing fraudulent income tax returns. By pleading guilty, Cotten admitted that in April 2008, he prepared and filed a false tax return whereby he claimed the named taxpayer had incurred a business loss in the amount of $43,100.00 when, in fact, the individual did not have any such business or incurred any loss.
According to officials, the scheme was uncovered by investigators who detected and held accountable abusive tax return preparers, such as Mr. Cotten, who falsify exemptions and business income or losses in their elaborate schemes to defraud the U.S. taxpayer.
This case was investigated by special agents with the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation. Assistant United States Attorney William R. Harris prosecuted this case on behalf of the Government.
Sampson Delton Cotten, a resident of San Antonio, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison and ordered to pay $111,676.00 restitution to the federal government.
The exact criminal charges against Sampson Delton Cotten include preparing fraudulent income tax returns, a federal offense.
San Antonio, Texas is the city where the crime was committed.
The crime occurred on various dates, including April 2008, but the sentencing took place on May 14, 2015.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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