Tax Preparer Accused of Claiming Losses on Crypto Never Owned

A Connecticut tax preparer allegedly claimed cryptocurrency losses for taxpayers who never owned the assets. The accusations form part of a broader federal prosecution involving fabricated deductions and the alleged diversion of refunds. Prosecutors Allege Crypto Losses on Nonexistent Holdings Losses on cryptocurrency that taxpayers never owned allegedly appeared on returns prepared by Yuridia Trujillo […]
Key Takeaways
- A Connecticut tax preparer allegedly claimed cryptocurrency losses for taxpayers who never owned the assets.
- The accusations form part of a broader federal prosecution involving fabricated deductions and the alleged diversion of refunds.
- Prosecutors Allege Crypto Losses on Nonexistent Holdings Losses on cryptocurrency that taxpayers never owned allegedly appeared on returns prepared by Yuridia Trujillo […]
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