New York Tax Preparer Sentenced for Tax Fraud

Howard Levine, owner of a Dix Hill, New York, tax preparation business, was sentenced to thirty-seven months in prison for tax crimes, the Justice Department and IRS announced April 26, 2012. Levine was also ordered to pay $320,998 in restitution to the IRS.

On January 5, 2012, Levine pleaded guilty to obstructing the Internal Revenue laws and aiding in the preparation of false income tax returns for clients.

According to the plea agreement and statements made in court, Levine owned and operated Milaur Associates, also known