Bergen County Tax Preparer Charged in $150 Million Tax Fraud Scheme

Thursday, 4 April 2024, 09:25

Bergen County tax preparer Leon Haynes has been accused of orchestrating a fraudulent scheme to drain over $150 million from the IRS. This elaborate ploy involved submitting more than 1,600 falsified tax returns under the guise of COVID-19-related tax relief measures.

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Charges Against Bergen County Tax Preparer

Bergen County tax preparer Mr. Leon Haynes has been charged with orchestrating a fraudulent scheme attempting to siphon over $150 million from the IRS.

The scheme involved the filing of more than 1,600 falsified tax returns on behalf of Haynes and his clients, taking advantage of COVID-19-related tax relief measures.

Details of the Fraudulent Scheme

Orchestrated by Mr. Leon Haynes
Exploiting COVID-19 tax relief measures
Implicating over 1,600 falsified tax returns

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