ATHENS, Ga. – An Athens tax preparer has pleaded guilty to filing over $3 million in fraudulent tax returns, potentially facing up to 30 years in federal prison. Jessica Crawford, 33, owner of Crawford Tax Services, admitted to wire fraud and aiding in the preparation of false tax returns during her court appearance on Nov. 22 before U.S. District Judge Tilman E. “Tripp” Self, III. Sentencing is scheduled for March 19, 2025, where she could also face a $1 million fine and five years of supervised release.