U.S. District Court Judge Alan Johnson sentenced Casper Businessman Sonny Pilcher to 12 months in prison followed by one year probation on tax charges.
A tax scam by preparers who tempt tax payers to claim the American Opportunity Tax Credit when they really aren't eligible has the IRS issuing a warning.
"This is another one of the scams that we've seen emerge. We see scams all year long, but they do tend to peak during filing season...