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Alabama Tax Scam Exposed | Birmingham News
A 55-year-old Alabama tax preparer, Michael Shine, faces a 30-count federal indictment for orchestrating a massive fraud scheme that allegedly stole over $70 million in taxpayer refunds by falsifying claims about geothermal heat pump costs. Shine’s business, Shine’s Professional Services, reportedly funneled fake deductions to clients—and he also concealed his own income. With nearly $65 million already paid out, authorities say most were based on lies. Already arrested on related charges, Shine now risks up to three years per count if convicted—highlighting the steep price of tax evasion on…
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