A federal prison sentence has been handed down to three tax return preparers in Texas. The individuals, including a business owner and two employees, were involved in a conspiracy that spanned multiple years.

The scheme involved the use of fake deductions to secure refunds, resulting in significant financial losses for the US government. The total amount lost is reported to be in the millions of dollars.

Further details on the case can be found through FOX 26 Houston, which reported on the sentencing of the three Texas tax return preparers.