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United States of America v. Talisha Cooper
Date: 04-22-2025
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Court: The United States District Court for the District of South Carolina
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Florence
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Florence Tax Preparer Indicted for Tax Fraud
A federal grand jury in Florence returned a 43-count indictment against Talisha Cooper, 44, of Coward, for preparing false tax returns.
The indictment alleges that Cooper was a tax return preparer and manager of Tax Fusions, located in Florence. Beginning in 2019 and through 2023, Cooper knowingly filed numerous returns that were fraudulent. The returns reported false fuel tax credits, family and sick leave credits, employee business expenses and Schedule C business profits or losses. The investigation revealed at least 43 instances of false returns with a total loss of $374,349.
Cooper was arrested today and arraigned in federal court this afternoon. Cooper faces a maximum penalty of three years in federal prison and a fine.
The case was investigated by IRS Criminal Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren Hummel is prosecuting the case.
Florence, South Carolina criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with preparing false tax returns
Florence Tax Preparer Indicted for Tax Fraud
A federal grand jury in Florence returned a 43-count indictment against Talisha Cooper, 44, of Coward, for preparing false tax returns.
The indictment alleges that Cooper was a tax return preparer and manager of Tax Fusions, located in Florence. Beginning in 2019 and through 2023, Cooper knowingly filed numerous returns that were fraudulent. The returns reported false fuel tax credits, family and sick leave credits, employee business expenses and Schedule C business profits or losses. The investigation revealed at least 43 instances of false returns with a total loss of $374,349.
Cooper was arrested today and arraigned in federal court this afternoon. Cooper faces a maximum penalty of three years in federal prison and a fine.
The case was investigated by IRS Criminal Investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Lauren Hummel is prosecuting the case.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Talisha Cooper?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Talisha Cooper?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the District of South Carolina, SC.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Talisha Cooper?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Florence. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Florence, South Carolina Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Talisha Cooper decided?
This case was decided on April 22, 2025.