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Linden Tax Preparer Charged With Tax Evasion

A 64-year-old man who owns a tax return preparation business was arrested Monday on charges of tax fraud and tax evasion, the U.S. Attorney's Office said. 

A tax preparer from Linden was arrested on Monday on tax evasion and other charges.

A tax preparer from Linden was arrested on Monday on tax evasion and other charges.

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Linden resident Terrance LeGall, who has run LeGall Group since 2009, is accused of preparing false returns for clients between 2013 and 2017 LeGall allegedly used a number of methods, including fake charitable donations, to help his clients obtain unearned tax refunds. 

He also concealed his involvement by refraining from signing tax returns as a preparer, using only the client's name instead, authorities said. 

He is also accused of failing to file a return for himself and his business from 2012 to 2015, avoiding taxes on about $600,000. He allegedly deposited business income in accounts held by family members.  

A single count of filing false returns can lead to a prison sentence of up to three years and a $250,000 fine. For failing to file personal and business returns, the penalty is up to five years in prison per offense and a $250,000 fine. 

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