Monroe Tax Preparer Arrested for Fraud

LA DOR News & Announcements

Filed December 10th, 2025

Detected March 20th, 2026

Summary

The Louisiana Department of Revenue announced the arrest of Felicia Ann Jackson, a Monroe tax preparer, on felony charges related to a scheme to steal state income tax refunds. Jackson is accused of submitting fraudulent documents on behalf of nine clients, attempting to steal over $35,000 in refunds.

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The Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) has arrested Felicia Ann Jackson, a tax preparer from Monroe, Louisiana, on multiple felony charges including filing false public records, attempted theft over $25,000, and computer fraud. The LDR Criminal Investigations Division alleges that Jackson submitted fraudulent tax returns for nine clients, attempting to steal $35,616 in state income tax refunds by using falsified wage statements, investment reports, and business income documents. Witnesses stated they did not provide these documents and that Jackson omitted legitimate information from their returns.

This enforcement action highlights the risks associated with tax fraud and the LDR's commitment to prosecuting such activities. Regulated entities, particularly tax preparers, should ensure strict adherence to all tax laws and ethical guidelines. While no specific compliance deadline is mentioned for other entities, this case serves as a warning regarding the severe penalties for fraudulent practices, including potential imprisonment and significant fines. The LDR is actively pursuing individuals involved in tax fraud through a joint initiative with the state attorney general's office.

What to do next

Review internal controls for tax preparation services.
Ensure all client documentation is handled ethically and accurately.
Report any suspected fraudulent activity to the appropriate authorities.

Penalties

Felony charges including filing false public records, attempted theft over $25,000, and computer fraud.

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Monroe tax preparer arrested for fraud

Updated December 10, 2025

BATON ROUGE – A Monroe woman faces multiple felony charges for a fraud scheme to steal tens of thousands of dollars in state income tax refunds.

Investigators with the Louisiana Department of Revenue (LDR) say Felicia Ann Jackson (Booking Photo) submitted false tax returns on behalf of nine clients of her tax preparation business.

According to the LDR Criminal Investigations Division, Jackson attempted to steal $35,616 in refunds by submitting fraudulent wage statements, investment reports and business income documents. The nine witnesses in the case told investigators they did not provide any of the falsified documents to Jackson. In some cases, they said they provided her with legitimate documentation, which she omitted from their tax returns.

Jackson was booked into the East Baton Rouge Parish Prison on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, on charges of filing false public records, attempted theft over $25,000 and computer fraud. She is the 78 th person arrested under a joint anti-tax fraud initiative of the Louisiana Department of Revenue and the state attorney general’s office.

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