Jeffrey Dixon, a tax preparer based in Lakeland, Florida, has been sentenced to four years and nine months in federal prison for conspiracy to commit wire fraud and aiding and assisting in the filing of false and fraudulent tax returns. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Mary S. Scriven. Dixon pleaded guilty on August 5, 2025.
In addition to his prison term, Dixon was ordered to forfeit $1,093,552.50—the proceeds from his criminal activity—and pay restitution of $12,964,382 to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe announced the sentencing.
Court documents show that between January 2019 and July 2023, Dixon prepared or helped prepare 458 false tax returns for 319 taxpayers—including himself—for tax years 2018 through 2022. These returns included fabricated information on Schedules A and 1 as well as fraudulent Forms W-2G. The documents falsely reported gambling winnings and losses along with fake federal tax withholding amounts tied to those winnings. As a result, substantial refunds were requested from the IRS that were not legally owed.
Ron Loecker, Special Agent in Charge at IRS Criminal Investigation’s Florida Field Office stated: “Tax fraud isn’t a shortcut—it’s a fast track to prison. IRS Special Agents work tirelessly to protect the integrity of the tax system and ensure that those who steal from the American public face justice. IRS Special Agents will continue to pursue anyone who thinks they can game the system.”
The total intended loss from these fraudulent filings was calculated at $42,359,399; however, the actual loss amounted to $12,964,382 paid out by the IRS either as refunds or credits applied toward prior debts. Of this amount, Dixon personally received over one million dollars through payments from clients or direct refunds.
The case was investigated by Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorneys Ross Roberts and Jennifer Peresie. The forfeiture proceedings are being managed by Assistant United States Attorney Suzanne C. Nebesky.
