Former Baltimore Police Commissioner Darryl De Sousa will serve 10 months in federal prison for years of tax fraud, the latest chapter in his self-described “downfall.” De Sousa pleaded guilty in December to three counts of willful failure to file income tax, ...

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Federal prosecutors are seeking a one-year prison sentence for former Baltimore Police Commissioner Darryl De Sousa for years of tax fraud. De Sousa pleaded guilty to three counts of willful failure to file federal income tax returns between 2013 and 2015 and ...

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A jury has convicted a Maryland chiropractor of filing years of fraudulent tax returns and attempting to obstruct internal revenue laws.

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ANNAPOLIS — New laws that took effect in Maryland include steps to provide funding for Planned Parenthood to mitigate potential federal cuts and require schools to teach about the dangers of opioid addiction. A state tax break for emergency services personnel ...

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ANNAPOLIS — Gov. Larry Hogan has signed a measure to create greater protections for Maryland taxpayers from tax fraud and identity theft. It was one of the 207 bills the governor signed on Thursday. The measure strengthens the ability of ...

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The Office of the Comptroller may soon have greater investigative and enforcement powers in Maryland thanks to legislation backed by Gov. Larry Hogan to expand the agency’s police powers to fight fraud. The Taxpayer Protection Act adds tax fraud to ...

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Four Maryland residents are facing charges for tax fraud schemes that netted them tens of thousands of dollars as Comptroller Peter Franchot continues his push for greater enforcement powers for his agency. Attorney General Brian E. Frosh announced the charges with Franchot ...

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The Office of the Comptroller will have more power to investigate and enforce laws against tax fraud and identify theft if legislation introduced as part of Gov. Larry Hogan’s agenda succeeds in the General Assembly. The Taxpayer Protection Act, announced ...

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