David Albert Fletcher, Tax Evasion, Florida 2023

A Florida man has been charged with a serious crime, as David Albert Fletcher pleaded guilty to evading the payment of more than $1.7 million he owed for tax years 2004 through 2014.

According to court documents and statements made in court, Fletcher, of Deltona, owned and operated several furniture liquidations businesses in Florida, including Century Liquidators.

Fletcher did not timely file his federal income tax returns or pay taxes for tax years 2004 through 2013, resulting in a total of $1.7 million in taxes, interest and penalties against him. An audit was conducted, and the IRS assessed the total amount against him.

To evade collection of these taxes, Fletcher concealed his income and assets from the IRS. He used nominees to hide his purchases of luxury vehicles, including Rolls Royces.

Fletcher also filed false income tax returns that understated his income and when interviewed by an IRS special agent, falsely represented the amount of income he earned.

Fletcher faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison. The sentencing hearing will be set at a later date, and a federal district court judge will determine any sentence after considering the U.S. Sentencing Guidelines and other statutory factors.

David Albert Fletcher, 61, of Deltona, Florida, pleaded guilty to evading the payment of over $1.7 million in taxes. He will be sentenced at a later date.

The investigation was conducted by IRS Criminal Investigation, and the case is being prosecuted by the Tax Division of the Justice Department. Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Stuart M. Goldberg of the Tax Division and U.S. Attorney Roger B. Handberg for the Middle District of Florida made the announcement.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/archives/opa/pr/florida-man-pleads-guilty-tax-evasion