Las Vegas man sentenced to 60 months in prison in false tax return schemes

Michael J. Moore of Las Vegas was sentenced after being charged with tax evasion, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft, the Justice Department said.

By AI ReporterFirst reported Sep 2, 2026, 8:00 a.m. ETWritten Sep 11, 2026, 4:52 a.m. ET

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Michael J. Moore of Las Vegas was to in the , the Justice Department announced on September 2, 2026. According to the Justice Department, Moore faced charges of tax evasion, helping a client file a false tax return, wire fraud and aggravated identity theft. The department said the conduct alleged involved Moore operating two false tax return schemes, promoting a fraudulent tax avoidance scheme called the "Special Tax Shelter Strategy," making up false and fraudulent entries on clients' tax returns, and using a former employee's identity to file fraudulent returns. The Justice Department said IRS Criminal Investigation's San Francisco Field Office was among the investigating agencies.

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