A West Virginia man has been brought to justice after filing a false tax return.
Gary Johnson, 76, of Martinsburg, West Virginia, was ordered to pay $70,000 in restitution and sentenced to two years probation for filing a false tax return. Johnson’s sentence was handed down by Chief U.S. District Judge Gina M. Groh on December 2017.
Johnson plead guilty to one count of ‘Filing a False Tax Return’ in December 2017. He admitted to filing an Income Tax Return for him and his wife in 2013, willfully understating his income from 9 West Hair Studio by approximately $187,176.02.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Jarod J. Douglas prosecuted the case on behalf of the government. The Internal Revenue Service investigated the case.
Gary Johnson’s crimes came to light after he filed an Income Tax Return with a significantly underreported income amount. The Internal Revenue Service investigated and found that Johnson’s income from 9 West Hair Studio was not accurately reported.
The case serves as a reminder of the importance of honesty and accuracy when filing tax returns. Filing a false tax return is a serious offense that can result in severe consequences, including fines and imprisonment.
Gary Johnson’s case is a prime example of the consequences of filing a false tax return. His sentence of two years probation and $70,000 in restitution serves as a warning to others who may consider engaging in similar behavior.
Key Facts
- State: West Virginia
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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