Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan announced that a federal grand jury has returned charges against three individuals in the Northern District of Ohio with aiding and assisting in the preparation of a false tax return. These are separate cases and are not related. "Particularly during this time of year, we want the public to know that violations of our nation's tax laws will be investigated and, when appropriate, prosecuted," said Acting U.S. Attorney Bridget M. Brennan. "Whether it's return preparers filing false tax returns for their clients or an individual intentionally underreporting his income, IRS CI remains committed to using our financial expertise to vigorously investigate criminal tax allegations," said Bryant Jackson, Special Agent in Charge, IRS Criminal Investigation, Cincinnati Field Office.