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A California man has been ordered to pay more than $700,000 for defrauding the government with revenue suppression software used by Wyoming restaurants.

A former Laramie business operator who pleaded guilty to tax evasion has been sentenced to 18 months in federal prison and ordered to pay more than $356,000 in restitution.

Tax season is here, and the IRS is reminding taxpayers of the importance of choosing a reputable tax preparer and protecting their personal information.

Cheney stated she is "proud to be a co-sponsor of legislation that will protect individuals' freedoms and will push back against attempts to use the IRS to invade people's privacy."

A Rock Springs CPA who pleaded guilty in March to aiding and assisting in the preparation of false tax returns has been sentenced to 120 days in federal prison.

The COVID-19 pandemic has been financially difficult for a lot of people in the Cowboy State.

Thomas is scheduled to face an arraignment before U.S. Magistrate Judge Kelly Rankin in Cheyenne on April 8.

Charging documents say Edman willfully counseled taxpayers in the preparation of a Form 1040 for calendar year 2014 knowing the form was false.

The IRS will be providing formal guidance in the coming days.

The Laramie County Sheriff's Office is warning people about an increase in identity theft cases in the area.