Tax Preparer Sentenced for Felony Theft and False Returns

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 10:34:47 +0000
Taxation

The Wisconsin Department of Revenue announced the sentencing of Mauricio Castaneda, a Whitewater tax preparer, to 4.5 years in prison for felony theft and filing false tax returns. Castaneda filed 33 false returns, receiving $33,356 in fraudulent refunds, and was prevented from issuing an additional $298,300 in fraudulent refunds. He is prohibited from preparing tax returns for others.