“Ghost preparer”
DOJ
Fraud
Penalty
$250,000
Outcome
“Ghost preparer” pleads guilty for role in tax return scheme
Details
“Ghost preparer” — DOJ Enforcement (2026)
DOJ took enforcement action against “Ghost preparer” in 2026 involving fraud violations in the K-12 School Districts sector.
Penalty: $250,000
Violation types: Fraud
Entity type: Educational Institution
Penalty type: Criminal
Source: DOJ Press Release — “Ghost preparer” pleads guilty for role in tax return scheme
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