A Montgomery woman has pleaded guilty to tax fraud and identity theft, the U.S. attorney’s office announced.
Chiquita Smith, 22, of Pocahontas Road pleaded guilty to a charge of conspiracy in a scheme with two other to obtain refunds with fraudulent claims.
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The actual false tax returns were filed by other members of the conspiracy, according to the U.S. attorney’s office.
The potential punishment includes a term of imprisonment of no more than 10 years and a fine of no more than $250,000.
She also pleaded guilty to using another person’s identity in connection with theft of government property.
Smith and at least one other conspirator received things of value totaling $1,000 or more between June 13, 2010, and March 25, 2011.
The punishment for that crime is prison time of no more than five years and a fine of no more than $250,000.
