Florida Woman Sentenced for $473K IRS Fraud

Diana Miller-Lloyd received 18 months in prison for preparing false tax returns.

Apr. 14, 2026 at 8:50pm

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Diana Miller-Lloyd, a 45-year-old Florida resident, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for preparing numerous false tax returns that defrauded the IRS of $472,913. Miller-Lloyd, who also goes by 'Diana Rabin' and 'Diana Lloyd,' previously operated a tax preparation business in Connecticut under the names Lloyd Forenzique & Accounting Services Corp. and Lloyd Forensic & Accounting Services.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing issue of tax fraud and the need for stricter oversight of tax preparation services. Miller-Lloyd's history of criminal activity in this area raises concerns about the potential for repeat offenses and the broader problem of fraudulent tax filings impacting government revenue.

The details

According to court documents, from 2016 to 2021, Miller-Lloyd falsified deductions for her clients, including charitable contributions and business expenses, in order to obtain significant federal tax refunds. Many of her clients had incomes over $500,000. The IRS detected fraudulent activity on several of the filed returns, resulting in an actual loss to the government of $472,913. In addition to the 18-month prison sentence, Miller-Lloyd was ordered to pay $467,718 in restitution to the IRS.

  • On Tuesday, April 14, 2026, Miller-Lloyd was sentenced in Hartford federal court.
  • In 2010, Miller-Lloyd was previously convicted in New York for grand larceny in connection with the preparation of false tax returns.
  • Miller-Lloyd pleaded guilty on October 1, 2025, to two counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation of false and fraudulent income tax returns.
  • Miller-Lloyd must report to federal prison on July 13.

The players

Diana Miller-Lloyd

A 45-year-old Florida resident who was sentenced to 18 months in prison for preparing numerous false tax returns that defrauded the IRS of $472,913. She also goes by the names 'Diana Rabin' and 'Diana Lloyd'.

Lloyd Forenzique & Accounting Services Corp.

A tax return preparation business that Miller-Lloyd operated in Connecticut from 2017 to 2021.

Lloyd Forensic & Accounting Services

A tax preparation business that Miller-Lloyd operated in Connecticut prior to 2017.

IRS

The Internal Revenue Service, which detected fraudulent activity on several of the tax returns filed by Miller-Lloyd, resulting in an actual loss to the government of $472,913.

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What’s next

The judge in the case ordered Miller-Lloyd to pay $467,718 in restitution to the IRS. She must report to federal prison on July 13.

The takeaway

This case underscores the importance of ensuring the integrity of the tax system and the need for robust measures to prevent and detect tax fraud, particularly among tax preparation professionals who hold a position of trust with their clients.