Alfred Reece, Tax Return Fraud, Kansas 2024

Kansas Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Filing Fraudulent Tax Returns

An Overland Park man has been brought to justice for his role in a massive tax scam that ripped off the US Treasury for hundreds of thousands of dollars. Alfred Reece, a 58-year-old former resident of Overland Park, Kansas, pleaded guilty to aiding and assisting in the preparation and presentation of false income tax returns.

According to documents filed with the court, Reece owned and operated a tax preparation business in Kansas City, where he prepared federal tax returns for individuals claiming false business income and losses, medical and dental expense deductions, job-related expenses, charitable donations and other fraudulent items.

Reece also concealed himself as the preparer on these fraudulent returns by falsely claiming that they were self-prepared. The scam, which lasted from approximately 2013 through 2015, resulted in a tax loss of between $550,000 and $1.5 million.

Reece faces a statutory maximum sentence of three years in prison on each count, as well as a period of supervised release, restitution, and monetary penalties. He is scheduled to be sentenced on January 17, 2018, before U.S. District Court Judge Julie A. Robinson.

The investigation into Reece’s crimes was conducted by special agents of IRS Criminal Investigation. The case is being prosecuted by Trial Attorney John T. Mulcahy of the Tax Division and Assistant U.S. Attorney Scott C. Rask of the District of Kansas.

The guilty plea is a major victory for the IRS and law enforcement agencies working to combat tax evasion and other financial crimes. It serves as a reminder that those who engage in fraudulent activities will be held accountable and face the full force of the law.

Reece’s case is a stark reminder that tax scams can have serious consequences for individuals and businesses. It is essential for taxpayers to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

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