St. Paul couple charged with multiple tax crimes 

ST. PAUL, Minn. – The Minnesota Department of Revenue announced that the Ramsey County Attorney’s Office recently charged Zachary Dion McGraw and Sabrina Renee McGraw, both of St. Paul, with six felony counts each of failing to pay income tax and five felony counts each of filing false or fraudulent individual income tax returns.

According to the complaints, the McGraws filed fraudulent individual income tax returns by underreporting their income and claiming deductions they could not substantiate for tax years 2019 through 2023.  Department investigators obtained bank records that allegedly showed deposits into the McGraws’ financial accounts that far exceeded the amounts of income reported on their tax returns. The complaints state that by filing the fraudulent returns they received refunds, thus failing to pay income tax for tax years 2018 through 2023. The McGraws allegedly owe more than $76,000 in income tax, penalties, and interest. 

Each tax-related felony charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both. Defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty.

Although most taxpayers comply with tax laws voluntarily, the department takes enforcement action against noncompliant taxpayers to ensure that tax laws are administered fairly.

Many of the department’s criminal case referrals come from public tips. There is a 24-hour tip line for anyone who suspects that a person or business is violating Minnesota tax laws. Local callers may dial 651-297-5195 or call toll-free by dialing 1-800-657-3500. Tips can also be submitted to the department by email at tax.fraud@state.mn.us. Tipsters may choose to remain anonymous. 

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