New Orleans Business Owner Charged With Tax Fraud
Federal prosecutors allege James Perdigao filed false tax returns and failed to report income.
Updated on Oct. 29, 2026 in Taxes
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Federal prosecutors have charged New Orleans business owner James Perdigao with filing false individual and corporate tax returns. Perdigao is accused of omitting income and including fraudulent deductions.
Why it matters
The charges highlight federal scrutiny of business tax filings to ensure accurate reporting of income and expenses. These allegations reflect ongoing efforts by authorities to uphold tax compliance standards for individuals and corporations.
Perdigao faces a maximum sentence of three years in prison, a $100,000 fine, and one year of supervised release upon conviction. The charge includes a mandatory $100 special assessment fee.
The players
James Perdigao
He is the 64-year-old owner of DC Trucking and Hauling who now faces federal tax fraud charges.
DC Trucking and Hauling
This is the New Orleans-based company owned by the defendant that was allegedly involved in false corporate tax deductions.
The details
Perdigao, the 64-year-old owner of DC Trucking and Hauling, allegedly left $79,011.01 off his 2022 individual tax return and claimed $235,274 in false deductions on a 2023 corporate return. He now faces a two-count bill of information for these alleged filing discrepancies.
Timeline
James Perdigao filed an individual income tax return in 2022.
Perdigao filed a corporate income tax return in 2023.
Federal authorities charged James Perdigao on October 26, 2026.
Market Dynamics
The charges align with standard federal enforcement of the Internal Revenue Code, which governs tax obligations for all business entities. Prosecution of these cases serves as a deterrent to maintain the integrity of the national tax collection system.
Business owners should ensure all tax filings are backed by complete records to avoid similar federal scrutiny. These charges underscore the importance of maintaining accurate documentation for every deduction claimed on corporate returns.
The takeaway
Taxpayers are responsible for the accuracy of all information submitted on both individual and corporate returns. Maintaining organized financial records is essential to ensuring compliance with federal tax laws.
Further reading
Learn more about federal compliance standards on our Taxes section page.
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