3 Florida tax preparers going to prison for ‘very large scale’ fraud — scam cost Uncle Sam $12M+ in lost revenue. How a local news team sniffed it out

But the lavish lifestyle didn’t last. Judge Berger sentenced Carrillo to 12 years in federal prison on Wednesday, while ...

Ex-IRS Official Reflects On Inaugural Role As National Fraud Counsel

In this episode of Tax Notes Talk, Carolyn Schenck, former IRS national fraud counsel, shares insights from decades at the ...
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Tax Fraud Blotter: Universal recipients

License to steal; roll the Tape; Kings and Queens and cons; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Kansas City, Missouri: Tax preparer Bianca Cobbins, 42, has pleaded guilty to taking part in two ...
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House bill seeks AI boost for IRS to flag tax fraud

The front doors of the Internal Revenue Service building are seen in Washington, D.C., on May 18, 2025. (Photo by Wesley Lapointe/For The Washington Post via Getty Images) A group of House lawmakers ...
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Tax Fraud Blotter: No solution

Making use of refunds; playing defense; how to use thin air; and other highlights of recent tax cases. Honolulu: Resident Hannah Heart has pleaded guilty to defrauding her mortgage lender and ...