Florida Tax Preparers Sentenced for Fraud

Jean Volvick Moise, a tax preparer from Fort Lauderdale, was sentenced to three years in prison for filing hundreds of fraudulent tax returns, resulting in over $574,000 in improper refunds from the IRS. His fraudulent activities included fabricating dependents, business expenses, and educational credits for clients, often charging them higher fees for his services. Meanwhile, in New Bedford, Valentina Martinez pleaded guilty to stealing federal funds by submitting false tax returns, leading to over $45,000 in losses for the IRS. Martinez's scheme involved adding unauthorized business deductions to clients' returns and was uncovered after a client reported a missing refund. Both cases are part of ongoing efforts by the IRS to combat tax fraud and protect government funds. Moise's sentence is concurrent with a prior state charge, and Martinez faces sentencing in March 2025.