Tampa man arrested in Belize for allegedly preparing fraudulent tax returns

Thomas Johnson is facing 14 counts for helping clients improperly collect more than $150,000 in tax refunds

FILE: Thomas Johnson is facing 14 counts, each which could bring three years in prison.
FILE: Thomas Johnson is facing 14 counts, each which could bring three years in prison.
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TAMPA — A Tampa man was arrested Jan. 19 in Belize after being indicted by a federal grand jury in Florida for helping prepare and file false tax returns.

 

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