A Stratford man is facing up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000 after pleading guilty to tax evasion. Lenworth Haynes, 55, of Stratford, waived his right to indictment and pleaded guilty on an unspecified date before United States District Judge Stefan R. Underhill in Bridgeport to one count of tax evasion.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Haynes was employed as a cook at a nursing home in Trumbull and operated his own tax preparation business since approximately 1996. From 2006 to 2008, Haynes evaded his personal federal income taxes by failing to declare income he earned from his tax preparation business.
During those three years, Haynes should have reported total taxable income of $255,071.38. Instead, he reported taxable income of negative $3,761, resulting in a loss to the government of $82,704.
Haynes faces a maximum term of imprisonment of five years and a fine of up to $100,000. Haynes also has agreed to pay back taxes, plus interest and penalties.
The matter was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Susan L. Wines.
The U.S. Attorney’s Office is seeking input from the public on this matter. Contact Tom Carson at (203) 821-3722 or thomas.carson@usdoj.gov for more information.
The sentencing for Haynes is scheduled for July 10, 2013, in Bridgeport.
Defendant Name: Lenworth Haynes
Criminal Charges: Tax Evasion, 1 count
City and State: Stratford, Connecticut
Exact Date: July 10, 2013 (sentencing)
Sentence or Outcome: Up to 5 years in prison and a fine of up to $100,000
Dollar Amounts: $255,071.38 (taxable income), $3,761 (tax income reported), $82,704 (loss to the government)
Related Federal Cases
- Mark W. Errico, Interstate Transportation of Money Obtained by Fraud and Tax Evasion, Connecticut 2017 · Connecticut
- Damian Delgado, Conspiracy to Commit Mail and Wire Fraud, Tax Evasion, Connecticut 2017 · Florida
- Ryan S. Rozycki, Tax Evasion, Connecticut 2018 · New Jersey
- Khawar M. Khokhar, Tobacco Tax Evasion, Connecticut 2024 · Washington
- Vishal Dhar, Tax Evasion, Connecticut 2023 · Washington
Key Facts
- State: Connecticut
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
ðŸâ€Â’ Get the grimiest stories delivered weekly. Subscribe free →
MORE FEDERAL CRIME NEWS
White Collar CrimeWhite Collar CrimeWhite Collar CrimeWhite Collar Crime