Shawn O’Brien
Subscribe to Shawn O’Brien's PostsShawn O’Brien is nationally recognized by his peers and clients as a leading tax practitioner with a focus on tax litigation and controversies involving state, federal and international tax authorities. Drawing on his 25 years of experience, Shawn represents clients in tax examinations and administrative appeals and, when necessary, serves as a forceful advocate in litigation before the US Tax Court, US district courts, the US Court of Federal Claims, state courts and federal appellate courts. Read Shawn O’Brien's full bio.
DOJ Announces Largest Employee Retention Credit Fraud Indictment
By Michael Scarduzio, Samuel Hamer, Edward Froelich and Shawn O’Brien on Feb 11, 2025
Posted In Employee Benefits
On January 22, 2025, the US Department of Justice announced the indictment of seven individuals in the largest Employee Retention Credit fraud scheme to date. According to the indictment, the defendants filed more than 8,000 refund claims for ERCs and Sick and Family Leave Credits, totaling more than $600 million. Read more here.
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