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West Des Moines Man Gets Years For Tax Fraud

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(Des Moines, IA) -- A West Des Moines man's been sentenced to eight years in prison for tax fraud and pay more than $400,000 in restitution. A jury convicted 50-year-old Jeffrey Kock last September of tax, wire, and mail fraud, as well as money laundering and other charges. Investigators say Kock made false tax refund claims, and used the money to buy luxury vehicles.

The jury convicted Kock of 13-counts in all. Trial evidence showed Kock made false claims for tax refunds on two IRS Forms 1041, which is a form used by estates and trusts. Kock fraudulently requested refunds in the amounts of $20,671 and $10,921,192, which were initially paid by the Internal Revenue Service. The IRS eventually recovered the automobiles after serving federal seizure warrants. Evidence at trial also showed Kock tried to buy a multi-million dollar residence, but that the transaction was not successful.

The I-R-S says Kock worked in the restaurant and bar industry between 2014 and 2018, but failed to file income taxes even though his income required him to do so.


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