United States of America v. Mark Edeward Staggs

Portland, OR - The United States of America charged Mark Edeward Staggs with filing false tax turns.



aggs’ checks, he enlisted two acquaintances to cash the checks on his behalf. Staggs encouraged these acquaintances to lie if anyone questioned them about his scheme. In total, between 2010 and 2013, Staggs failed to report nearly $500,000 of income, resulting in tax loss of $142,583.



On April 9, 2019, Staggs pleaded guilty to one count of filing a false federal income tax return before U.S. District Court Judge Michael H. Simon.



This case was investigated by IRS-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) and prosecuted by Claire M. Fay, Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Oregon.



The U.S. Attorney’s Office and IRS-CI remind Oregonians that tax day is Wednesday, April 15, 2020. For tips to assist taxpayers in choosing a reputable tax professional or preparing their own taxes, visit: https://www.irs.gov/help-resources.

Charge:

16:7206(1) FRAUD AND FALSE STATEMENTS

(1)

Portland Man Sentenced to Prison for Filing False Federal Income Tax Return

SENTENCING DATE: 2/20/20; IMPRISONMENT: Six (6) months. The defendant shall surrender for service of sentence at the institution designated by the Bureau of Prisons before 2:00 p.m. on August 17, 2020; SUPERVISED RELEASE: One (1) year; RESTITUTION: $142,583.00; SPECIAL ASSESSMENT: $100.00