You might want to consult with local legal counsel.
See https://www.avvo.com/tax-lawyer.html
However, this smacks more of ignorance of the law than outright fraud (which is a willful attempt in any manner to evade or defeat any tax imposed - Section 7201).
You can also read through the doc below for more information, but you should consult local legal counsel if you are overly concerned.
https://www.justice.gov/tax/file/1293361/download
