Justice Department cracks down on tax fraud

The Justice Department has filed a civil complaint against John Ajuma, prohibiting him from preparing federal tax returns for others. The DOJ alleges that Ajuma prepared nearly 11,000 federal income tax returns between 2018 and 2024, significantly inflating clients’ tax refunds through fraudulent deductions and credits. The department estimates that Ajuma’s actions may have resulted in a loss of approximately $20m in tax revenue for the U.S.