THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, AugusT 11, 2023 Page 7 Mass Badge Celebrates its 24th T he annual Mass Badge Law Enforcement Harbor Cruise continues its successful legacy in its 24th year! Selling out entirely, it has established itself as one of Boston’s premier summer events. This cruise saw a turnout of approximately 800 attendees, despite the dreadful weather. This event is a great time, a major annual fundraising initiative and a significant community gathering. Attendees, including first responders and patrons, attended in impressive numbers to support this notable cause. The evening was enlivened with music by DJ(s) Kenio, Mike and Kbrini Halls, accompanied by a t-shirt giveaway. The event also featured a check presentation to Revere Police School Resource Officer Joe Singer, who started Revere Boxing Outreach, a nonprofit afterschool boxing program for Revere students ages 12-18. “Our sustained success over these 24 cruises is largely attributable to our generous sponsors, our dedicated members, the invaluable support of our first responders, and the wider community,” said Everett Police Officer Raoul Goncalves, who founded Mass Badge. Mass Badge is particularly grateful for the dedicated support from local police marine units, who provided a special cruise escort. Mass Badge stated, “We extend our deep gratitude to sponsors, including John Angiolillo and Richard D’Angelo of Dunkin’ Donuts, Costco Wholesale, Icon Motor Group, Stars Branding, Valentim Plumbing, Boston Pads, Quealy Towing, Oliveira’s Steak Bar & Grill, and Members Plus Credit Union. Their unwavering support significantly contributes to the success of our mission.” Year at Annual Harbor Cruise Mass Badge Vice President & Revere Police Sargent Joe Internicola, Jr. (right) presented a check to Revere Police School Resource Officer Joe Singer, founder of Revere Boxing Outreach. (Courtesy photo) For information on upcoming events, visit massbadge. org 12 Years Prison Sentence For Tax Crimes A fter a four-day federal court trial, a tax preparer was sentenced to 12 years in prison. The tax preparer created phony businesses that reported false operating losses. She also claimed fuel tax credits even though only .2% of all taxpayers qualify for such fuel credits. She also claimed state income tax deductions as an itemized deduction on Schedule A for taxpayer clients of hers that lived in Texas. Texas has no state income taxes. Apparently, she also fabricated medical expense deductions, charitable contribution deductions and deductions for unemployment reimbursements. The IRS Criminal Investigation division uncovered evidence that 98% of her tax clients received refunds. In reality, several of her tax clients owed as much as $25,000 in federal income taxes and yet paid nothing. This tax preparer supposedly was charging more for tax preparation fees than was customary in her area of tax practice. She encouraged clients to refer her business in order to perpetuate the continuing crimes. The IRS confirmed she purchased a Bentley and a Maserati as well. Cosmetic surgery was also one of the benefits of continuing in this tax fraud scheme. The guilty verdict was handed down on April 3, 2023. She was sentenced on July 11, 2023. The IRS stated that she also owed over $1.9million in federal income taxes. She only began to pay money towards the outstanding balance once she realized the IRS’ Criminal Investigation Division Special Agents were investigating her and only after the crimes were committed. As a tax preparer, she is required to not only file all of her tax returns, but she is also required to pay all of the taxes due to the federal government. The CI is the Criminal Investigation division of the IRS, responsible for conducting financial crime investigations, public corruption, healthcare fraud, identity theft and much more. CI agents are the only federal law enforcement agents with investigative jurisdiction over violations of the Internal Revenue Code, obtaining more than a 90% federal conviction rate. The agency has 20 field offices located across the U.S. and 12 attache’ posts abroad. GO TO REVERESELFSTORAGE.COM TO RESERVE ONLINE OR SCAN QR CODE • 100% Climate Controlled Facility • Newly Constructed Facility • 5000 Lb. Oversized Elevator • Secure Units–Various Sizes • State-Of-The-Art Surveillance Cameras • Secure Units–Various Sizes With 87,000 new IRS agents on the horizon and with over $47billion being earmarked for enforcement, you are much more likely to see an increase in tax evasion convictions in the years to come. Joseph D. Cataldo is an estate planning/elder law attorney, Certified Public Accountant, Certified Financial Planner, AICPA Personal Financial Specialist and holds a masters degree in taxation. For Advertising with Results, call The Advocate Newspapers at 617-387-2200 or Info@advocatenews.net GRAND OPENING SPECIAL!
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