Amanda Ouellette, 38, of Mechanics Falls, Maine, has pleaded guilty to tax evasion charges in a U.S. District Court.
According to court records, Ouellette operated Daddy O’s, a restaurant in Oxford, Maine, and paid wages on a regular basis to several employees. However, she failed to file quarterly federal income tax returns and pay over the taxes she withheld to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) from 2009 through 2013.
Ouellette’s actions resulted in a significant financial loss for the government. She faces up to five years in prison and a $250,000 fine, as well as paying $114,487 in restitution to the IRS.
Assistant United States Attorney James W. Chapman, Jr. is handling the case. Contact him at (207) 780-3257 for more information.
The case was announced by United States Attorney Thomas E. Delahanty II, who emphasized the importance of tax compliance.
As part of her plea agreement, Ouellette acknowledged her responsibility for failing to account for and pay over federal employment taxes. Her actions demonstrate a lack of regard for the law and a willingness to put her own interests ahead of the well-being of her employees and the community.
The guilty plea serves as a reminder that tax evasion will not be tolerated and that those who engage in such behavior will be held accountable. The U.S. Attorney’s Office will continue to work tirelessly to ensure that those who commit tax crimes are brought to justice.
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Key Facts
- State: Maine
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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