Teresa Little Moss, Aiding and Assisting in Preparation of False Tax Returns, South Carolina 2005

Tax Preparer Sentenced to Jail for False Returns

A South Carolina woman has been found guilty of aiding and assisting in the preparation of false tax returns, according to a recent guilty plea. Teresa Little Moss, formerly known as Teresa Waller Little, was the owner and operator of The Little Tax Shop, a tax return preparation business with locations in McCormick and Abbeville, S.C.

The business served clients from throughout the state, but Moss helped prepare false tax returns for numerous clients for tax years 2004 through 2007. The charges to which Moss pleaded guilty relate to the 2005 and 2006 tax returns of a particular client, resulting in a tax loss of $18,977. The total tax loss that she caused is $557,429.

Moss faces a sentence of up to three years in jail and a maximum fine of $250,000 for each of the counts to which she pleaded guilty. A sentencing date has yet to be set.

The guilty plea was commended by Acting Assistant Attorney General John A. DiCicco of the Justice Department’s Tax Division. DiCicco praised the investigative efforts of the IRS agents involved in the case and Tax Division Trial Attorneys Tracy Gostyla and Michelle Petersen, who are prosecuting the case.

The Justice Department’s Tax Division has been actively pursuing tax crimes in recent years, with a focus on preventing tax evasion and protecting taxpayer dollars. For more information about the Justice Department’s Tax Division and its enforcement efforts, visit www.usdoj.gov/tax/.

Moss’ guilty plea is a significant blow to the tax preparation industry, highlighting the importance of ensuring that tax return preparers are honest and accurate in their work. The case serves as a reminder to taxpayers to be vigilant and report any suspicious activity to the authorities.

The case is being prosecuted by Tax Division Trial Attorneys Tracy Gostyla and Michelle Petersen, with the assistance of the IRS. The case is a testament to the hard work and dedication of law enforcement agents and prosecutors in pursuing tax crimes and protecting the public trust.

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