Susan C. Valentine, a resident of Fairfax County, Va., has pleaded guilty to tax evasion, a crime that has shaken the community and raised questions about accountability in the education sector.
According to documents filed with the court, Valentine was the former director at the Epiphany Weekday School (EWS) in Alexandria, Va. From 2008 through 2010, Valentine received a salary and also took additional funds from EWS for herself and members of her family.
Despite earning this income, Valentine did not file income tax returns or pay income taxes for 2008 through 2010. Moreover, as director, Valentine caused false payroll tax forms to be filed on behalf of ESW with the IRS.
Valentine’s actions have serious consequences, including a maximum sentence of five years in prison, three years of supervised release, a $250,000 fine and a $100 special assessment. She has agreed to pay restitution to the IRS.
The case was investigated by special agents of IRS–Criminal Investigation, and prosecuted by Tax Division Trial Attorneys Melissa Siskind and Karen E. Kelly.
The sentencing hearing is scheduled for October 18, 2013, before U.S. District Court Judge James Cacheris.
Susan C. Valentine, defendant/respondent
Exact criminal charges: Tax Evasion
City and state: Alexandria, Va.
Exact date: 2013 (year of crime)
Sentence or outcome: Faces up to 5 years in prison, $250,000 fine, and $100 special assessment
Dollar amounts: $250,000 fine, $100 special assessment
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Key Facts
- State: Federal
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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