TAX DIVISION PRESS RELEASES 2005

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2005

Federal Judge Bars Arizona Couple from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others (December 30, 2005)

Statement of Assistant Attorney General Eileen J. O'Connor on The Sixth Circuit Decision in United States v. Daniel Gleason (December 29, 2005)

Federal Court Bars Hawaii Woman from Preparing Tax Returns (December 16, 2005)

Institute of Global Prosperity" Co-Founder Guilty of Tax Fraud (December 15, 2005)

Justice Department Seeks to Stop Alleged Washington State Tax Scam (December 15, 2005)

Justice Department Sues to Shut Down Alleged Ohio Tax-Fraud Scheme (December 14, 2005)

Federal Court Enjoins North Carolina Tax-Fraud Promoter (December 9, 2005)

Tax Scam Promoter “Judge Rizzo” and Wife Sentenced to Prison (December 5, 2005)

Notorious Tax Protestor Sentenced to 15 Months in Prison (November 22, 2005)

Federal Judge Bars Florida Man from Promoting Tax-Fraud Scheme (November 16, 2005)

Justice Department Sues to Bar Michigan Man from Promoting Alleged Tax-Fraud Scheme (November 10, 2005)

Justice Department Sues Illinois Down-Payment Assistance Organization (November 8, 2005)

Six Indicted for $20 Million Conspiracy to Defraud the U.S. Government (November 3, 2005)

Federal Judge in Virginia Permanently Bars Norfolk Man from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others (November 2, 2005)

Court Bars "In-Kind Wage Payment" Tax Scheme (October 25, 2005)

Hawaii Businessman Sentenced for Tax Evasion (October 24, 2005)

Professional Tax Resister Irwin Schiff and Two Associates Convicted in Las Vegas Tax Scam (October 24, 2005)

CPA Sentenced in $120 Million International Tax Shelter Case (October 21, 2005)

Justice Department Sues to Halt Alleged Internet Tax-Fraud Scam (October 20, 2005)

Superseding Indictment of 19 Individuals Filed in KPMG Criminal Tax Fraud Case (October 17, 2005)

Two Danville, California Doctors Arrested for Tax Evasion (October 12, 2005)

Federal Judge in Virginia Bars Norfolk Man from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others (October 12, 2005)

Justice Department Seeks to Halt Tax-Fraud Scheme Targeted at Immigrants from Bosnia (October 3, 2005)

Justice Department Sues Utah Family to Halt Alleged Tax-Fraud Scheme (October 3, 2005)

Justice Department Sues to Block Arizona Couple's Alleged Tax-Fraud Scheme (September 30, 2005)

Two Reno-Area Accountants00lead Guilty to Tax Crimes in Connection with Client's Use of Abusive Offshore Scheme (September 29, 2005)

Federal Court Permanently Bars Two Florida Men from Promoting Tax-Fraud Scams (September 27, 2005)

Justice Department Sues to Stop Georgia Man from Promoting Alleged Tax-Fraud Scheme (September 21, 2005)

Justice Department Asks Federal Court to Bar Nevada Man from Preparing Tax Returns for Others (September 20, 2005)

Two CPA'S Sentenced in $120 Million International Tax Shelter Case (September 16, 2005)

Jury Convicts Houston Public Works Employee on Tax Fraud (September 15, 2005)

Justice Department Seeks to Stop Norfolk City Employee from Preparing Federal Tax Returns for Others (September 13, 2005)

Five Defendants Convicted of Tax Crimes in Connection With Promotion of Abusive Trust Scheme (September 8, 2005)

Grand Jury Indicts "Survivor" Winner Richard Hatch on Charges of Tax Evasion and Defrauding Charitable Contributors (September 8, 2005)

Las Vegas Tax-Return Preparer Arrested (September 8, 2005)

Federal Court Bars North Carolina Man from Preparing Tax Returns for Others (September 6, 2005)

Husband and Wife Sentenced for Tax Evasion Schemes (August 31, 2005)

North Carolina Man Arrested on Tax, Mail, Wire and Health Care Fraud Charges (August 30, 2005)

Complaint Seeking Permanent Injunction Against James Scott Sparkman of Honolulu, Hawaii (August 25, 2005)

Federal Court Bars North Carolina Man from Preparing Tax Returns for Others (August 23, 2005)

Justice Department Seeks to Stop Two Californians from Preparing Tax Returns for Others (August 18, 2005)

Former Columbus, Ohio Bar Owner Charged with Tax and Mail Fraud, Conspiracy, and Money Laundering (August 12, 2005)

Philadelphia Jury Convicts Proponent of 861 Argument for Failure to Timely File Income Tax Returns (August 12, 2005)

Federal Court Permanently Bars Seattle-Area Couple from Promoting Tax-Fraud Scams (August 9, 2005)

Federal Court Bars Missouri Tax-Return Preparer from Preparing Federal Income Tax Returns (July 28, 2005)

Federal Court Bars Hawaiian Woman from Preparing Tax Returns (July 20, 2005)

Hawaii Businessman Convicted of Tax Evasion and Filing False Returns (July 18, 2005)

Court Bars Washington State Tax Scam (July 6, 2005)

Shelby County, Illinois Insurance Salesman Convicted of Tax Evasion, Wire Fraud and Money Laundering (June 30, 2005)

Federal Court Bars Two Ohio Men from Selling Tax-Fraud Scheme (June 29, 2005)

Federal Court in Alabama Shuts Down Tax Return Preparation Firm (June 7, 2005)

Federal Court Permanently Bars Washington State Tax-Scam Promoter (May 23, 2005)

Federal Court Bars Former New York Resident from Selling Abusive Tax Plan to Employers (May 23, 2005)

Arizona Man Sentenced to Four Years in Prison for Tax Fraud (May 18, 2005)

Federal Court in Seattle Bars Sale of False Tax Arguments (May 17, 2005)

Hawaii Jury Convicts Five Tax Fraud Promoters (May 16, 2005)

Three CPAs Plead Guilty in Anderson’s Ark and Associates International Tax Shelter Case (May 16, 2005)

Court Permanently Bars Two Louisianans from Preparing Tax Returns and Promoting Tax-Fraud Schemes (May 16, 2005)

Federal Court Bars Seattle-Area Couple from Promoting Tax-Fraud Scams (May 13, 2005)

Nine Charged with Fraud and Money Laundering in $80 Million Offshore Investment Scheme (May 13, 2005)

Justice Department Sues to Stop Maryland Man from Selling Alleged Tax-Fraud Schemes (May 13, 2005)

Hawaii Man Arrested on Tax Fraud, Wire Fraud and Obstruction Charges (May 9, 2005)

Federal Court Bars Alabama Woman from Preparing Tax Returns Claiming Improper Deductions (May 9, 2005)

Ohio Federal Court Bars Tax-Fraud Schemes (May 6, 2005)

Federal Court Permanently Bars Florida Couple from Preparing Tax Returns for Others (May 5, 2005)

Justice Department Sues California Man to Halt Alleged Tax-Fraud Scheme (May 3, 2005)

Justice Department Sues to Halt San Diego Man’s Alleged Tax-Fraud Schemes (May 2, 2005)

New Jersey Businesswoman Sentenced to Prison for Tax Fraud (April 29, 2005)

Jury Convicts Ohio Man of Tax Fraud (April 28, 2005)

Jury Convicts Two Colorado Tax Fraud Promoters (April 28, 2005)

Federal Court Halts Washington State Tax-Fraud Scam (April 27, 2005)

New Jersey Doctor, Office Manager Charged with Conspiracy and Tax Fraud (April 26, 2005)

Federal Court Permanently Bars Louisiana Man from Preparing Tax Returns (April 26, 2005)

Court Bars Missouri Woman from Preparing Tax Returns (April 26, 2005)

Four Defendants Sentenced in $120 Million International Tax Shelter Case (April 22, 2005)

Federal Court Permanently Enjoins Defunct Telemarketing Firm’s Former President and General Manager (April 19, 2005)

Self-Proclaimed “Tax Law Specialist” in Ohio Pleads Guilty to Tax, Mail and Wire Fraud Charges (April 14, 2005)

Justice Department Seeks to Bar Mississippi Man from Preparing Income Tax Returns for Others (April 14, 2005)

Justice Department Sues to Bar Hawaii Woman’s Alleged Tax Scam Targeted at Military Personnel (April 14, 2005)

Georgia Federal Court Halts Internet Tax Scam (April 14, 2005)

Justice Department Sues to Halt Arizona Tax Scam (April 13, 2005)

Justice Department Sues to Stop Massive Tax-Refund Fraud and Identity Theft by Two Florida Tax Return Preparers (April 13, 2005)

“Global Prosperity” Principal Convicted of Tax Fraud (April 12, 2005)

United States Seeks to Stop Buffalo-Area Men from Preparing Income Tax Returns for Others (April 12, 2005)

Six Ohio Trust Promoters Indicted for Tax Fraud (April 7, 2005)

North Carolina Attorneys Plead Guilty to Failing to File Tax Returns (April 6, 2005)

Justice Department Notes Increase in Tax Enforcement (April 6, 2005)

San Francisco Attorney Guilty of Failing to Pay Income Taxes (April 5, 2005)

Assistant Attorney General Eileen J. O’Connor and IRS Commissioner Mark W. Everson to Host a Pen and Pad Briefing to Discuss Tax Enforcement (April 5, 2005)

Justice Department Seeks to Stop Missouri Woman from Preparing Income Tax Returns for Others (April 5, 2005)

Criminal Charge Pursued Against Ohio Tax Preparer For Violating Court Injunction (March 25, 2005)

Former Honolulu Attorney Again Convicted of Tax Crimes (March 25, 2005)

Long Island Tax Return Preparer Indicted for Tax Fraud (March 25, 2005)

Court Bars Oklahoma Man’s Tax Fraud Schemes (March 23, 2005)

Justice Department Asks Federal Court to Bar Arizona Couple from Preparing Tax Returns for Others (March 23, 2005)

Michigan Tax Preparer Indicted for Contempt of Court (March 22, 2005)

Houston Public Works Employee Arrested, Charged with Tax Fraud (March 21, 2005)

Utah Corporate Executives and Legal Counsel Convicted of Tax Fraud (March 18, 2005)

Federal Judge Bars Florida Tax Preparer from Fraudulent Practices (March 14, 2005)

South Carolina Man to Serve Three Years in Prison for Tax Crimes (March 11, 2005)

Justice Department Seeks to Halt Tax Fraud Scheme Targeted at Immigrants from Bosnia (March 9, 2005)

Justice Department Sues to Halt Allegedly Abusive Tax Scheme Sold to More Than 100 Employers Nationwide (March 8, 2005)

Federal Court Bars Two Floridians, One Texan from Promoting “Sham Trust” Tax Scam (March 8, 2005)

Justice Department Sues to Stop Alleged Employment Tax Scam Sold to Western Dairy Farms (March 7, 2005)

Court Bars Louisiana Tax Return Preparers (March 2, 2005)

Washington State Trust Promoters Indicted for Tax Conspiracy (March 1, 2005)

United States Seeks to Bar North Carolina Man from Preparing Tax Returns for Customers (March 1, 2005)

Telecommunications Entrepreneur Indicted and Arrested in $200 Million Tax Evasion Case (February 28, 2005)

Assistant Attorney General Eileen J. O’Connor, U.S. Attorney Kenneth Wainstein, and Other Government Officials to Hold Press Conference (February 27, 2005)

Three Defendants Imprisoned for Tax Fraud Conspiracy (February 18, 2005)

Federal Court Permanently Bars Seattle-Area Man from Preparing Tax Returns (February 17, 2005)

Federal Court Halts Washington State Tax-Scam Promotion (February 17, 2005)

Justice Department Sues to Shut Down Washington State Alleged Tax Scam (February 15, 2005)

Justice Department Sues to Bar California Woman from Preparing Federal Tax Returns (February 11, 2005)

Federal Court Halts Tax Fraud Scams in Missouri (February 9, 2005)

Justice Department Sues to Stop Missouri Woman’s Preparation of Fraudulent Tax Returns (February 9, 2005)

Court Bars Louisiana Tax Preparer from Inflating Deductions for Mariners (10/15/2008 16:483.htm">Justice Department Seeks to Halt Alleged Scam by Tax Return Preparers in Alabama and Florida (January 27, 2005)

Federal Court Permanently Halts California Man’s Tax Scams (January 24, 2005)

Justice Department Brought Suit Against Five Louisianians to Halt Alleged False Tax Return Preparation (January 18, 2005)

Justice Department Sues Seattle-Area Couple to Stop Alleged Tax Fraud Scams (January 11, 2005)

Court Bars Tennessee Woman from Preparing Tax Returns (January 6, 2005)

Federal Court Bars North Carolina Man’s Tax Fraud Scams (January 6, 2005)

 

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