A local man has been taken into custody on charges of tax evasion and failure to pay employment taxes in Houston, Texas.
Jonathan Louis Lepow, a dental clinic operator, was arrested for allegedly evading over $1.7 million in taxes owed to the IRS, according to the indictment.
The indictment alleges that Lepow stopped paying employment taxes to the IRS in 2012 and instead used various tactics to avoid paying owed taxes, including opening and closing bank accounts, accepting cash payments, and depositing revenue in bank accounts held in the name of other companies.
The companies allegedly involved in Lepow’s tax evasion scheme include Texas Center for Continuing Education, Lepow Properties LLC, American Dental Supply LLC, Lepow Management Inc., and Lepow Management LLC.
During the 2012-2016 tax years, Lepow’s outstanding employment tax obligation exceeded $1.7 million, according to the indictment.
If convicted, Lepow faces up to 10 years of imprisonment and a possible $250,000 maximum fine.
An indictment is a formal accusation of criminal conduct, not evidence. Lepow is presumed innocent unless convicted through due process of law.
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Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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