San Antonio tax preparing business owner convicted of filing false returns, DOJ says

April 11, 2026 - 01:41

A federal jury has convicted a San Antonio-based tax preparation business owner on multiple counts of filing false tax returns. The verdict, delivered on Friday, found the woman guilty on 11 separate counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation of fraudulent federal income tax returns for clients.

According to evidence presented during the trial, the business owner systematically inflated her clients' tax refunds by fabricating deductions and credits on their returns. These falsified documents included claims for business expenses, charitable contributions, and educational credits that were not legitimate or incurred by the taxpayers.

The fraudulent activity spanned several tax years and involved a significant amount of lost federal revenue. The investigation highlighted a deliberate scheme to defraud the government by submitting knowingly inaccurate documents to the Internal Revenue Service.

Sentencing for the convicted tax preparer is scheduled for a later date. She now faces substantial penalties, including a potential prison term, supervised release, and monetary fines. The case serves as a stern reminder to both tax professionals and filers that intentionally submitting false information to the IRS carries serious legal consequences. Authorities continue to prioritize the prosecution of fraudulent tax schemes that undermine the integrity of the federal tax system.