WHITE-COLLAR CRIME
A high-powered executive is facing the music for tax evasion in the Garden State. John Goggins, a 63-year-old former general counsel for a large public corporation, has pleaded guilty to willfully failing to file federal income tax returns for tax years 2018 through 2021.
The charges against Goggins, who earned a staggering $54 million in gross income during that period, carry a maximum penalty of one year in prison and a $100,000 fine, or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense.
According to court documents, Goggins’ failure to file tax returns was a deliberate act, not an oversight. As a senior vice-president and general counsel of a large publicly traded corporation, he was well aware of his obligations to the IRS.
The investigation into Goggins’ activities was led by the IRS-Criminal Investigation, under the direction of Acting Special Agent in Charge Jenifer L. Piovesan.
Goggins is set to be sentenced on September 6, 2024. The exact sentence he will receive remains to be seen, but one thing is certain: he will face the consequences of his actions.
The guilty plea was accepted by U.S. Magistrate Judge André M. Espinosa in Newark federal court on April 25, 2024. The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Shontae D. Gray of the Economic Crimes Unit in Newark, and Trial Attorney Kenneth Vert of the Justice Department’s Tax Division.
Goggins’ case serves as a reminder that tax evasion is a serious crime with severe consequences. As our investigation continues, we will bring you updates on this developing story.
Mandatory Facts:
- Defendant: John Goggins
- Criminal Charges: Willfully failing to file federal income tax returns for tax years 2018 through 2021
- City and State: Chatham, New Jersey
- Date: April 25, 2024 (plea date)
- Sentence: Sentencing is scheduled for September 6, 2024
- Dollar Amount: $54 million (gross income)
Key Facts
- State: New Jersey
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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