Tax Preparer In Newark Helped Clients File False Returns: Feds

NEWARK, NJ — A Pennsylvania man who worked as a tax preparer in Newark has admitted that he helped his clients file falsified tax returns that generated larger refunds, federal prosecutors announced Wednesday.

Sylvain Dienhoue, 53, of Tobyhanna, Pennsylvania, pleaded guilty to an indictment charging him with three counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation of false and fraudulent tax returns, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office.

Prosecutors said:

“Dienhoue worked as a tax preparer at Cadi’s Multi Services in Newark. He knowingly and willfully aided and assisted in the preparation of 44 fraudulent tax returns on behalf of clients for the tax years 2014 through 2016. Dienhoue used fabricated and inflated figures, including expenses and itemized deductions, in order to generate inflated refunds.”

Each count of aiding and assisting in the preparation of false and fraudulent tax returns carries a maximum penalty of three years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000. Sentencing is scheduled for May 24, prosecutors said.

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