U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani | U.S. Department of Justice
U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani | U.S. Department of Justice
A Houston tax preparer has admitted to aiding or assisting in the preparation of a false 2017 income tax return, announced U.S. Attorney Alamdar S. Hamdani.
As part of his plea, Christopher J. Guevara acknowledged that from at least 2018 to 2020, he owned and operated Chris Tax Service in Houston. He admitted to frequently placing false Schedule A deductions, residential energy credits, and Schedule C businesses on the returns he prepared, resulting in larger refunds for his clients than they were entitled to receive. Additionally, Guevara admitted to making money through preparation fees.
Guevara conceded that he placed $26,857 in false business losses on the 2017 Schedule C. As a result, the tax loss to the United States on that return was approximately $13,390.
Guevara took responsibility for $123,458 in losses to the IRS and has agreed to pay that amount in restitution.
U.S. District Judge Alfred H. Bennett will impose sentencing on Oct. 31. At that time, Guevara faces up to three years in prison and a possible maximum fine of $250,000.
He was permitted to remain on bond pending sentencing.
IRS Criminal Investigation conducted the investigation. Assistant U.S. Attorney Brad Gray is prosecuting the case.
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