Dominick J. Muracco Jr., Tax Evasion, Pennsylvania 2008

Dominick J. Muracco Jr., 60, of Scranton, Pennsylvania, has been sentenced to two months imprisonment for attempting to evade his 2008 federal income tax.

According to the United States Attorney’s Office for the Middle District of Pennsylvania, Muracco previously operated a business in Dunmore, Pennsylvania known as Automated Payroll and Tax Service (APTS), which prepared tax returns and represented taxpayers before the IRS.

Muracco admitted to filing a false personal income tax return for 2008, which omitted over $125,000 in taxable income and over $31,000 in tax. He also admitted to under-reporting his income by over $276,000 and his tax by over $63,000 for the years 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009.

The unreported income came primarily from fees that Muracco charged APTS clients for tax program services. Muracco made full restitution prior to sentencing, which included the payment of over $31,000 in unpaid taxes.

Senior U.S. District Judge A. Richard Caputo handed down the sentence, which includes two months in prison, four months of home confinement, and one year of supervised release. Muracco’s business, APTS, is no longer operating.

The case was investigated by the Criminal Investigation Division of the IRS and prosecuted by Senior Litigation Counsel Bruce Brandler. United States Attorney Peter J. Smith stated that Muracco’s actions were a betrayal of the public’s trust.

Muracco’s sentencing serves as a reminder that those who attempt to evade taxes will be held accountable for their actions. This case highlights the importance of transparency and honesty in financial dealings.

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