New York tax preparer called ‘the Magician’ charged for tax fraud of $145m

In the decade-long scheme, Rafael Alvarez provided false documents that reduced individuals’ tax burdenA New York tax preparer known as “the Magician” has pleaded guilty to filing tens of thousands of false tax returns costing the government $145m in tax loses.Rafael Alvarez perpetrated and oversaw one of the largest ever tax frauds by a return preparer, according to prosecutors in the southern district of New York. Continue reading...

New York tax preparer called ‘the Magician’ charged for tax fraud of $145m

In the decade-long scheme, Rafael Alvarez provided false documents that reduced individuals’ tax burden

A New York tax preparer known as “the Magician” has pleaded guilty to filing tens of thousands of false tax returns costing the government $145m in tax loses.

Rafael Alvarez perpetrated and oversaw one of the largest ever tax frauds by a return preparer, according to prosecutors in the southern district of New York. Continue reading...