October 2026

Volume 138, Number 138

Jesus Zach Abikarram

Freedom Tax Resolution Times

“Read About Taxpayers with IRS Problems & Find Out How to Solve Them”

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

Question

Why did the accountant cross the road?

Answer
To deduct the mileage.

Uncle Sam is Not a Fan of an OnlyFans Tax Evading Millionaire!

OnlyFans creator Natalie Monroe, whose legal name is Kylie Leia Perez, pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return and failing to pay income taxes, despite earning millions online. She pleaded guilty in order to avoid a trial.

Perez, 31, of Tampa, Florida, earned more than 5.4 million dollars from her social media activity, primarily through OnlyFans subscribers, who paid for livestreams and exclusive content.

As her fame grew, she expanded her reach across several major social media networks, cultivating an audience of almost three million followers. On Instagram she shared lifestyle photography, fashion looks, and promotional updates. She also maintained a presence on short-form video platforms like TikTok, with her digital output focused on modeling and audience interaction.

In 2020, Perez earned more than 1.6 million dollars, with her income peaking in 2021 at more than 2.1 million dollars. She was charged with failing to pay at least 1.5 million dollars in taxes between 2019 and 2023.

She was sentenced to one year in prison, followed by one year of supervised release, and ordered to pay restitution.

Restaurant Owner Evades Payroll Taxes Eating Meals in Prison Cafeteria!

Marios Michalakis, the owner of two restaurants in Massachusetts, pleaded guilty to six counts of payroll tax violations.

From 2016 through 2022, Michalakis ran Sofia Italian Steakhouse and Amelia’s, and paid all his employees in cash. He is accused of failing to pay more than $580,000 in employee and employer payroll taxes.

Michalakis agreed to plead guilty to the six counts in exchange for a prison sentence on the low end of sentencing guidelines. Each of the six counts carries a maximum of up to five years in prison, three years of supervised release, a $250,000 fine and restitution.

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Hawaiian Couple’s Aloha Sounds Different from Inside a Jail Cell

A couple from Hawaii were found guilty of filing a false tax return, money laundering and defrauding the IRS.

Beverly Braumuller-Hawver and Scott Hawver paid for false tax documents and used them to file an amended 2014 return. The filing included a Form 1099 claiming a mortgage company paid them $749,163 in income and withheld $424,163 in taxes.

Based on that claim, the IRS issued a $192,845 refund. The couple deposited the refund into a new bank account, then transferred $170,000 to an LLC. They paid co-conspirators $70,000 and later wired $22,000 to a jeweler for gold and silver coins.

To avoid returning the funds,  the Hawvers filed a U.S. Tax Court petition and joined multiple civil RICO lawsuits against IRS employees.

The Hawvers were convicted of conspiring to defraud the IRS and Braumuller-Hawver was also convicted of filing a false tax return and money laundering. He was sentenced to 16 months and she was sentenced to 24 months in prison, and must jointly pay $182,438.37 in restitution.

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Childcare Operator Bribes Parents Leaves Them Cash in the Gutter

Sharon Jackson was charged with one count of wire fraud and one count of failing to file an individual tax return in connection with a childcare fraud scheme.

Jackson operated three Indianapolis childcare facilities between 2017 and 2024: Precious Hearts, Greater St. Mark Five Star Ministry, and Little Angels of Precious Hearts. Through the centers she was eligible to receive funds for low income children through two government programs, the Child Care and Development Fund (CCDF) and Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP).

Jackson claimed children attended Little Angels when they were not present, using parents’ Hoosier Works Child Care cards and a phone system to submit false attendance information, including CCDF voucher numbers, zip codes and attendance details. Providers are prohibited from possessing the cards or information allowing them to record attendance, but Jackson paid kickbacks to several parents so she could access their cards. She paid the parents via Cash App or by leaving cash for them in the facility’s gutters. The scheme resulted in $359,083.60 in improper CCDF payments.

Jackson is also accused of obtaining CACFP reimbursements by creating false food-vendor invoices for meals that were never purchased or served.

In addition, she failed to file income tax returns for 2018 and 2020 through 2023, and owes $287,381.79 in taxes.

She faces a lengthy prison sentence, restitution and fines.

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Tax Preparer Cheats On Tax Return While Awaiting Trial for Same Crime

Alabama tax preparer Carlotta Lampley was found guilty of preparing and filing false tax returns for herself and clients.

Lampley operated a tax preparation business beginning in 2015, commonly deducting her fees from clients’ refunds before distributing the remaining money. She began filing false tax returns during tax year 2020 and continued through 2025.

In 2024, Lampley filed her own 2023 return and reported $52,343 in income while excluding tax-preparation fees she had earned.

She was arrested in September 2025, and specifically prohibited from committing any additional crimes while awaiting trial. Despite that restriction, in January 2026, Lampley prepared another false return, claiming a client operated a business and earned business profit when no such business existed.

She was sentenced to 57 months in prison, three years of supervised release and ordered to pay $314,247 in restitution: $62,915 related to her own returns and $251,332 involving clients’ returns. The estimated actual loss from the full scheme exceeded 2.1 million dollars.

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Did You Know?

Japan charges a Bath Tax to users of mineral hot springs, that is paid to local municipalities. The tax is around $1 per person, per use. It funds sanitation, tourism, fire services, and protection of mineral spring resources.

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Your IRS Questions Answered Here…

Question: I just received notices that I owe the IRS $74,367 for several years of back taxes but do not have the money to pay them. All I want to do is get them off my back and heard of something called an Offer in Compromise settlement. What is it and how do I qualify?

Answer: An Offer in Compromise is a legal binding agreement between the taxpayer and the IRS that settles the full amount owed. Many times, for a FRACTION of what’s owed. It’s the IRS’s version of a “fresh start” when it comes to IRS debt. If approved, the IRS accepts a lesser amount to settle your entire debt. However, it isn’t easy to gain approval due to its strict criteria and eligibility requirements.

The IRS considers your income, assets, expenses, ability to pay, and whether paying the full amount, even over time, would cause financial hardship. It’s important to remember that the IRS wants its money and will only accept an Offer in Compromise if it thinks it can’t collect otherwise.

Your odds for acceptance increase significantly when you have an experienced tax resolution specialist fighting for you. We get to work immediately by contacting the IRS and implement a customized resolution plan that fits your unique circumstances.

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