Filing Of False Tax Returns Leads To 24 Months Imprisonment Of A Canyon Lake Woman

A Canyon Lake woman, who was filing false tax returns, was recently sentenced to 2 years in prison.

Due to the said incident, officials encourage people to choose their tax preparers wisely. (Photo: The Business Journals)

Imprisonment Of A Woman From Canyon Lake

Dawn Marie Munoz, from Canyon Lake, was sentenced to 24 months in prison for aiding in the preparation of false tax returns. The woman who was arrested for filing false tax returns operated a tax preparation business where she would underreport clients’ income.

The arrested woman who was filing false tax returns also convinced them to pay money to the IRS that they didn’t owe. The woman arrested for filing false tax returns would then steal the said money.

After being arrested for filing false tax returns, she pleaded guilty to one count of a 16-count indictment and must pay $227,197 to affected clients. The Canyon Lake woman was arrested for filing false tax returns in April 2022 and sentenced in May 2023.

According to a published article by SmartNews, the case involving filing false tax returns was investigated by the FBI and IRS, and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Mallory Rasmussen.

Choose Your Tax Preparers Wisely

In a published article BNN Breaking, this case emphasizes the importance of honesty and accuracy in tax preparation and highlights the need for vigilance in choosing reputable tax preparers.

Law enforcement agencies are dedicated to prosecuting fraudulent tax practices to maintain the integrity of the tax system.

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