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June 09, 2026
Attys, Broker Lose 4th Circ. Bid To Toss Tax Convictions
The Fourth Circuit on Tuesday affirmed the convictions of a father-daughter attorney duo and an insurance agent in a $22 million tax avoidance scheme, rejecting their arguments that the calculations on the allegedly false tax forms were technically true and the venue was improper.
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May 06, 2026
4th Circ. Appears Unpersuaded By $22M Tax Fraud Appeal
Two attorneys and an insurance agent faced a Fourth Circuit panel Wednesday that seemed hard-pressed to overturn their convictions for orchestrating a $22 million tax avoidance scheme, with the judges casting doubt on their venue objections and claims that the false tax returns contained truthful information.
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January 09, 2026
Attys, Broker Ask 4th Circ. To Overturn Tax Fraud Convictions
Two St. Louis tax attorneys and a North Carolina insurance broker have asked the Fourth Circuit to unravel their convictions for participating in a $22 million tax scheme, arguing the government failed to prove at trial that the tax plan they used was actually illegal.