PHILADELPHIA, PA — James Jean, 57, of Yeadon, Pennsylvania, was sentenced on Monday, June 23, to three years in federal prison, followed by a one-year term of supervised release, for his role in preparing fraudulent tax returns. U.S. District Judge John F. Murphy also ordered Jean to pay a $10,000 fine and restitution of $12,717.
Jean pleaded guilty last September to aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false tax return. Between tax years 2018 and 2020, he prepared 146 fraudulent returns for clients, falsely claiming energy credits for expenses on wind turbines, solar panels, or other energy-efficient improvements that were never incurred. His actions resulted in clients understating their tax liabilities by more than $700,000. Jean also admitted to filing his own falsified returns during the same period.
The case was investigated by the IRS Criminal Investigation and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Elizabeth Abrams. Jean’s sentence reflects a firm stance against tax fraud and underscores the critical role of federal oversight in safeguarding the integrity of the tax system.
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