Date: 10-29-2024

Case Style:

United States of America v. Lance McCuistion

Case Number: 1:24-cr-116

Judge: Charlotte N. Sweeney

Court: The United States District Court for the District of Colorado (Dencer Coounty)

Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office in Denver

Defendant's Attorney:

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Description:

Denver Colorado criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with Falsely Filing Client Tax Returns
Thornton Man Sentenced to 52 Months For Falsely Filing Client Tax Returns

Lance McCuistion, 56, of Thornton, pleaded guilty to preparing false tax returns on behalf of clients.

In July 2014, McCuistion plead guilty to preparing false tax returns in a prior investigation and was sentenced to probation. As a result of that offense, McCuistion was unable to obtain a Preparer Tax Identification Number (PTIN). However, from approximately April 2018 through April 2022, McCuistion used PTINs in the names of three individuals associated with McCuistion to prepare tax returns on behalf of clients. These tax returns claimed items for which McCuistion knew the taxpayers were not eligible in order to increase refunds or reduce taxes due.

“Tax preparers are trusted by their clients to do the right thing,” said Acting United States Attorney for the District of Colorado Matt Kirsch. “We will continue to prosecute tax preparers who abuse that trust for personal gain.”

“This case is an example of the commitment IRS-CI brings to financial investigations involving tax preparers who abuse the system and line their pockets rather than doing what is best for their clients.” said Tom Demeo, Acting Special Agent in Charge, IRS Criminal Investigation Denver Field Office. “The dishonesty and disregard exhibited by individuals like McCuistion violates the trust clients place in their tax preparers who have a duty to handle clients’ returns accurately and in compliance with the law.”

The case was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation.

The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Sarah Weiss.

Outcome:

Defendant was found guilty and sentenced to 52 months in prison

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