Sylvain Dienhoue, Aiding and Assisting in Preparation of False Tax Returns, New Jersey 2023

A Pennsylvania man who worked as a tax preparer in Newark, New Jersey, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for helping his clients file falsified tax returns that generated larger refunds, according to a recent court decision. Sylvain Dienhoue, 53, of Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to three counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation of false and fraudulent tax returns.

The indictment against Dienhoue states that he knowingly and willfully aided and assisted in the preparation of 44 fraudulent tax returns on behalf of clients for the tax years 2014 through 2016. The tax preparer used fabricated and inflated figures, including expenses and itemized deductions, in order to generate inflated refunds.

As a result of Dienhoue’s actions, he was ordered to pay restitution of $237,738. In addition to the prison term, U.S. District Judge Susan D. Wigenton sentenced Dienhoue to one year of supervised release and prohibited him from preparing taxes on anyone else’s behalf.

The investigation into Dienhoue’s actions was led by special agents from the IRS – Criminal Investigation, under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Michael Montanez in Newark. The government was represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Samantha C. Fasanello of the U.S. Attorney’s Office’s Criminal Division in Newark.

Dienhoue worked as a tax preparer at Cadi’s Multi Services in Newark, where he committed the crimes. The city of Newark is in Essex County, New Jersey.

The case against Dienhoue highlights the importance of ensuring the accuracy and integrity of tax returns. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work to prevent and prosecute tax-related crimes.

The sentencing of Sylvain Dienhoue is a significant milestone in the fight against tax-related crimes. His actions had a significant impact on the community, and his punishment serves as a reminder of the consequences of such actions.

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