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Philadelphia Tax Preparer Sentenced to 3 Years for Faking Energy Credits
PHILADELPHIA – In a brazen case of tax evasion, James Jean, 57, of Yeadon, Pennsylvania, was sentenced to three years in prison for knowingly and willfully including false energy credits in tax forms that he prepared for paying customers.
United States Attorney David Metcalf announced the sentencing, which also included a one-year term of supervised release, a $10,000 fine, and restitution of $12,717 by United States District Judge John F. Murphy.
During tax years 2018, 2019, and 2020, Jean prepared at least 146 returns for his clients that falsely offset tax liabilities or claimed reimbursable credits for money allegedly spent on wind turbines, solar panels, or other energy improvements.
The defendant’s actions caused his clients to understate their tax liabilities by more than $700,000. In a twisted attempt to boost client satisfaction, Jean inserted the claims for false credits.
Jean pleaded guilty in September 2024 to an information charging him with one count of aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false tax return, and admitted to filing the other 145 false returns, along with his own false returns for the same three tax years.
The case was investigated by IRS Criminal Investigation and is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Elizabeth Abrams.
As the Grimy Times continues to expose the dark underbelly of tax crimes, it’s clear that some individuals will stop at nothing to line their pockets. Jean’s sentence serves as a reminder that tax evasion will not be tolerated.
Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: White Collar Crime|Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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