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News for taxpayers in Kentucky

February 8, 2023 ¡ª Following a trial in Fort Lauderdale federal court, a jury has found Joff Stenn Wroy Philossaint, guilty of illegally obtaining his U.S. citizenship by lying about fraud that he committed while his citizenship application was pending.

April 12, 2023 ¡ª Damian Davis has been sentenced in federal district court to 24 months in prison followed by five years of supervised release for bank and wire fraud as part of a scheme to defraud the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) out of loan proceeds. These loans are guaranteed by the Small Business Administration (SBA) under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act. Additionally, the Honorable William P. Dimitrouleas ordered Davis to pay over half a million dollars in restitution.

IR-2025-40, April 3, 2025 ¡ª The Internal Revenue Service today reminds taxpayers that they don¡¯t need to wait until April 15 to file their 2024 federal return, and if they owe and are unable to pay the balance in full, there are payment plans available to help them pay their tax obligation.

IR-2022-205, November 29, 2022 ¡ª On Giving Tuesday, the Internal Revenue Service and its Security Summit partners warned taxpayers to be on alert for scammers using fake charities to commit fraud not just during the holiday season but year-round.

IR-2023-89, April 19, 2023 ¡ª The IRS today urged taxpayers who missed Tuesday¡¯s April 18 tax-filing deadline to file as soon as possible. Taxpayers who owe and missed the deadline without requesting an extension should file quickly to limit penalties and interest.

October 5, 2023 ¡ª U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that a federal grand jury has returned a four-count indictment charging Brian A. Smith, of Buffalo, NY, with four counts of wire fraud. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

Oct. 16, 2024 ¡ª A Missouri woman pleaded guilty to charges related to criminal conduct connected to a federal government program intended to help small business owners during the COVID-19 pandemic.

August 19, 2022 ¡ª U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Brian A. Smith, of Buffalo, NY, was arrested and charged by criminal complaint with wire fraud. The charge carries a maximum penalty of 20 years in prison and a $250,000 fine.

October 12, 2023 ¡ª U.S. Attorney Trini E. Ross announced today that Kenyatta Phipps, of Rochester, NY, who was convicted of wire fraud, was sentenced to serve 24 months in prison and pay restitution totaling $376,747.23 by U.S. District Judge Frank P. Geraci, Jr.