With April 15th just around the corner, it is not surprising to see DOJ filing an increased number of tax cases.  This increased prosecution, right before the tax deadline, is like an advertisement that deterrence is the government’s aim.  The following is a sampling of some of the recent tax cases:

DOJ Press Release – Federal Court Bars Oregon Family and Associate From Promoting Tax Fraud Scheme

DOJ Press Release – Federal Permanently Court Bars Michigan Man from Preparing Tax Returns

DOJ Press Release – Federal Court in Seattle Permanently Shuts Down "Warehouse Bank" Tax Defier Operation with $28 Million in Deposits over Four Years

DOJ Press Release – Imprisoned Missouri Tax Preparer Permanently Barred From Preparing Federal Tax Returns

DOJ Press Release – Federal Court Bars Hialeah, Florida Woman From Preparing Tax Returns for Others

DOJ Press Release Fresno Man Barred From Promoting Tax Scheme

And in addition, there is a new initiative starting –

Press Releases, Nathan J. Hochman, Tax Division’s Assistant Attorney General, Announces the Creation of the National Tax Defier Initiative

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