Danbury Flooring Co. Owner Sentenced for Tax Evasion

Danbury, CT – David Benincasa, 35, of Danbury, was sentenced to three months in prison for tax evasion, according to a federal court ruling. The ruling also included two years of supervised release, with six months in home confinement.

As part of his sentence, Benincasa must pay a $15,000 fine and perform 120 hours of community service. He has already paid $238,274 in back taxes, plus applicable interest and penalties. Benincasa and his brother, Scott Benincasa, were co-owners of Goodhouse Flooring, LLC.

The brothers were found to have intentionally understated their business’s gross receipts on their tax filings for the 2008 through 2010 tax years. They also failed to accurately report their business expenses, as they paid certain laborers in cash and did not reflect those payments on their tax returns.

David Benincasa pleaded guilty to one count of tax evasion on October 28, 2015, while his brother Scott pleaded guilty to one count of filing false tax returns. Scott Benincasa, 32, of Danbury, was sentenced to three years of probation, six months of home confinement, and 120 hours of community service on January 21, 2016.

He was also ordered to pay a $15,000 fine and $47,076 in back taxes, plus applicable interest and penalties. The case against the Benincasa brothers was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation Division and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Christopher W. Schmeisser.

The Danbury flooring company’s owners were found guilty of tax evasion and are facing prison time and fines. The case serves as a reminder of the importance of accurate tax reporting and the consequences of tax evasion.

U.S. District Judge Robert N. Chatigny presided over the case, handing down the sentence to Benincasa. The ruling aims to hold the defendant accountable for his actions and to deter others from engaging in similar behavior.

The case is a stark reminder of the consequences of tax evasion and the importance of honesty and transparency in business dealings.