A Jasper resident has been sentenced to federal prison following his role in an extensive tax fraud operation that spanned several years and resulted in millions of dollars in losses to the federal government.
Angel De La Rosa, 41, received a four-year prison sentence in federal court, along with two years of supervised release. He was also ordered to repay more than $15 million.
A co-defendant, Yaimy Real, 34, of Louisville, was sentenced to three years in prison and similarly ordered to pay over $15 million in restitution.
Court records indicate the two operated a tax preparation business with offices in southern Indiana and Kentucky. Over a period of several years, they submitted thousands of inaccurate federal tax returns, leading to an estimated loss exceeding $10 million.
The fraudulent filings largely relied on false education-related tax credit claims. Investigators determined that returns listed individuals as attending institutions that were not eligible under federal standards. Supporting documents, including enrollment verifications and receipts, were fabricated to make the claims appear legitimate.
Authorities also found the pair avoided identification requirements typically required of tax preparers, failing to include necessary credentials on submitted returns.
In addition to the broader scheme, De La Rosa filed inaccurate personal tax returns across multiple years. Officials say the operation generated hundreds of thousands of dollars in fees from clients.
The investigation was conducted by Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation, which continues to target complex financial crimes involving fraudulent tax filings.
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