Robert George Morgen, Jr. has pleaded guilty to willfully making a false tax return, a crime that could land him in federal prison for up to three years.
The guilty plea was announced by United States Attorney Gregory W. Kehoe, who revealed that Morgen has also agreed to pay $280,910 in restitution to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The sentencing date for Morgen has not yet been set.
According to court documents, Morgen submitted a false tax return for the 2017 tax year in March 2019. At the time of signing the return, Morgen was aware that his gross receipts and income were higher than what was reported.
The false reporting by Morgen was not an isolated incident, as he had engaged in this practice for multiple years. As a result, Morgen owes the IRS $280,910 in back taxes, which he has agreed to pay as part of his plea agreement.
The investigation into Morgen’s tax fraud was conducted by the Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney John Cannizzaro.
Morgen’s guilty plea is a significant development in the case, as it acknowledges his wrongdoing and accepts responsibility for the crimes committed. The plea agreement also ensures that Morgen will pay the taxes he owes to the IRS, which will help to prevent similar crimes in the future.
The city of Jacksonville, Florida, where the case was announced, has seen its fair share of tax fraud cases in recent years. The guilty plea by Morgen serves as a reminder that tax crimes will be thoroughly investigated and prosecuted by the relevant authorities.
In addition to the restitution payment, Morgen faces up to three years in federal prison for his crime. The sentencing date will be determined in the coming weeks, and it will be interesting to see how the court decides to punish Morgen for his actions.
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Key Facts
- State: Florida
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: Official Source ↗
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