The IRS takes tax fraud seriously—very seriously. Whether it’s elaborate scams or simple misrepresentations on tax returns, the agency is constantly on the lookout for those trying to game the
When Shelly Jo Ketcher, a bookkeeper at South Delta Aviation, was sentenced to 13 years in prison for money laundering and filing a false tax return, it was a wake-up
Tax season is here, and for many business owners, that means crunching numbers, gathering receipts, and ensuring everything adds up correctly. But in the back of some minds, there’s a
Over $1 billion in unpaid taxes. That’s how much the IRS could collect from unreported gambling winnings. If you’ve ever hit it big—at a casino, sportsbook, or even an online
Tammy and Scott Bushnell thought they were running their business the smart way—underreporting income, inflating expenses, and even destroying records to keep more money in their pockets. For years, it
In a stunning case of tax fraud, Salvador Gonzalez, a California-based tax preparer, was recently sentenced to six years in federal prison after orchestrating a decade-long scheme that cheated the
Taxes aren’t just another business expense you can ignore—and one business owner is learning that lesson the hard way. Guy S. Cook, the former owner of Bacterin International, Inc., pleaded
John Drivas, the owner of three North Shore restaurants, was sentenced to over a year in prison after admitting to a tax fraud scheme that spanned six years. He avoided
When it comes to tax preparation, honesty and transparency are critical—not only for the peace of mind it brings but also to avoid costly legal troubles that could devastate a