Robert Peltier, Tax Evasion, California 2003

San Diego, California - June 6, 2023

A San Diego catering service owner was sentenced for tax evasion, leaving honest citizens to shoulder a heavier burden, according to a Grimy Times investigation.

Robert Peltier, one of the owners and operators of Ranch Catering, was ordered to pay $222,822 in restitution for his role in a tax evasion scheme. Peltier also received a six-month home incarceration and six months home detention sentence.

The tax evasion scheme occurred in 2003, when Peltier deposited business proceeds into two different bank accounts. However, when preparing his tax returns, he only reported income from one of the accounts, concealing $419,000 in income from the IRS. This resulted in the catering service evading $112,824 in taxes due and owing.

Peltier's son, Jason Peltier, who is also a co-owner of the business, entered into a separate civil settlement with the IRS, requiring him to pay an additional $505,435 in back taxes, penalties, and interest.

“Given the difficult economic situation facing this country, it is imperative that we do not allow individuals to evade their duty to shoulder a fair share of the tax burden,” said United States Attorney Laura E. Duffy.

DEFENDANT

Criminal Case No. 12cr3126-JLS

Robert Peltier

Jamul, California

SUMMARY OF CHARGES

Count 1: Title 26, United States Code, Section 7201 - Tax Evasion

INVESTIGATING AGENCY

Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-sdca/pr/owner-leading-san-diego-catering-service-sentenced-role-tax-evasion-scheme