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United States of America v. Karistha Johnson
Date: 04-15-2025
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Judge: Jeremy D. Kernodle
Court: The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Tyler
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Tyler tax preparer sentenced to federal prison for role in tax refund fraud scheme
A Tyler tax preparer has been sentenced to federal prison for her role in a tax refund fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.
Karistha Johnson, 38, pleaded guilty to making false and fraudulent statements on a tax return and was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle on April 15, 2025. Johnson was ordered to pay $1,244,934 in restitution.
"The Eastern District of Texas is committed to prosecuting tax preparers who engage in return preparer fraud schemes,†said Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. "Schemes like this threaten to disrupt the orderly administration of the income tax system for law-abiding taxpayers, and taxpayers ultimately end up paying the bill.â€
"Ms. Johnson, in her role as a tax preparer, took advantage of those seeking assistance by filing fraudulent returns,†said Christopher J. Altemus Jr., Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation's Dallas Field Office. "By fabricating deductions and business expenses, she filed hundreds of false returns, resulting in more than $1.2 million in fraudulent refunds. The women and men of IRS-CI remain dedicated to safeguarding our tax system and ensuring that individuals who engage in fraudulent activities face the full consequences under the law.â€
According to information presented in court, Johnson was involved in a multi-year return preparer fraud scheme involving the submission of tax returns containing false and fraudulent statements. Johnson prepared and filed 610 returns from 2017 through 2019 and received $1,244,934 in fraudulent refunds.
This case was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Nathaniel C. Kummerfeld.
Tyler, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with making false and fraudulent statements on a tax return
Tyler tax preparer sentenced to federal prison for role in tax refund fraud scheme
A Tyler tax preparer has been sentenced to federal prison for her role in a tax refund fraud scheme in the Eastern District of Texas, announced Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr.
Karistha Johnson, 38, pleaded guilty to making false and fraudulent statements on a tax return and was sentenced to 24 months in federal prison by U.S. District Judge Jeremy D. Kernodle on April 15, 2025. Johnson was ordered to pay $1,244,934 in restitution.
"The Eastern District of Texas is committed to prosecuting tax preparers who engage in return preparer fraud schemes,†said Acting U.S. Attorney Abe McGlothin, Jr. "Schemes like this threaten to disrupt the orderly administration of the income tax system for law-abiding taxpayers, and taxpayers ultimately end up paying the bill.â€
"Ms. Johnson, in her role as a tax preparer, took advantage of those seeking assistance by filing fraudulent returns,†said Christopher J. Altemus Jr., Special Agent in Charge of IRS Criminal Investigation's Dallas Field Office. "By fabricating deductions and business expenses, she filed hundreds of false returns, resulting in more than $1.2 million in fraudulent refunds. The women and men of IRS-CI remain dedicated to safeguarding our tax system and ensuring that individuals who engage in fraudulent activities face the full consequences under the law.â€
According to information presented in court, Johnson was involved in a multi-year return preparer fraud scheme involving the submission of tax returns containing false and fraudulent statements. Johnson prepared and filed 610 returns from 2017 through 2019 and received $1,244,934 in fraudulent refunds.
This case was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Nathaniel C. Kummerfeld.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Karistha Johnson?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Karistha Johnson?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Texas, TX. The presiding judge was Jeremy D. Kernodle.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Karistha Johnson?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for Tyler. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best Tyler, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Karistha Johnson decided?
This case was decided on April 15, 2025.