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Jasper Today
By the People, for the People
Jasper Tax Preparers Sentenced in $15M Fraud Scheme
Angel De La Rosa and Yaimy Real filed thousands of bogus returns, costing IRS over $10 million.
Apr. 2, 2026 at 4:25pm
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Two tax preparers connected to southern Indiana have been sentenced to federal prison for their roles in a multi-year tax fraud scheme. Angel De La Rosa of Jasper was sentenced to four years in prison, while Yaimy Real of Louisville received a three-year sentence. Both will also serve two years of supervised release and have been ordered to pay more than $15 million each in restitution.
Why it matters
This case highlights the ongoing battle against tax fraud, which costs the government billions each year. The sentencing of these preparers sends a strong message that such schemes will be prosecuted to the fullest extent of the law.
The details
Officials say the pair operated a tax preparation business in Jasper and Louisville and filed thousands of fraudulent returns between 2018 and 2021, causing more than $10 million in losses to the IRS. The scheme involved falsely claiming education tax credits and submitting fabricated documents to support those claims.
- The fraud scheme took place between 2018 and 2021.
- Angel De La Rosa was sentenced on April 1, 2026.
- Yaimy Real was sentenced on April 1, 2026.
The players
Angel De La Rosa
A tax preparer from Jasper, Indiana who was sentenced to four years in prison for his role in the fraud scheme.
Yaimy Real
A tax preparer from Louisville, Kentucky who was sentenced to three years in prison for her role in the fraud scheme.
U.S. Attorney's Office
The federal agency that prosecuted the case and announced the sentences.
The takeaway
This sentencing serves as a warning to tax preparers who may be tempted to file fraudulent returns, as the consequences can be severe. It also underscores the importance of vigilance in the tax preparation industry to protect taxpayers and the government from such schemes.
