PHILADELPHIA, PA – A Philadelphia couple is facing serious federal charges after allegedly stiffing the IRS out of over $444,000. Edward W. Millstein, 54, and Susan P. Halpern, 58, were hit with an indictment today, accusing them of willful tax evasion and failure to pay what they owed.
According to the indictment, the pair owe a staggering $444,225.53 in back taxes for the years 2007 through 2011. The feds aren’t playing around, and this isn’t some simple oversight. This is a deliberate attempt to avoid paying their fair share, and they’re about to feel the heat.
Millstein is facing the brunt of the charges, including one count of willful attempts to evade tax and two counts of failure to pay taxes. If the jury finds him guilty, he could be looking at up to seven years behind bars, followed by three years of supervised release. And that’s not all – he could also be slapped with a $450,000 fine and a $300 special assessment.
Halpern isn’t off the hook either. She’s been charged with two counts of failure to pay taxes. A conviction could land her in jail for up to two years, with an additional year of supervised release. She also faces potential fines of up to $200,000 and a $200 special assessment. The message is clear: dodging taxes has consequences.
The investigation was spearheaded by the Internal Revenue Service, Criminal Investigation Division – the same division that routinely brings down big-time tax cheats. Assistant United States Attorney Jason P. Bologna is prosecuting the case, and you can bet he’s building a solid case to ensure these two face justice.
This case serves as a stark reminder that no one is above the law, especially when it comes to paying taxes. The Grimy Times will continue to follow this case closely and bring you updates as they become available. Stay tuned for more on this developing story, and remember: the IRS always gets its due.
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Key Facts
- State: Pennsylvania
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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