RIVERSIDE, California – A Riverside County man is facing the consequences of his actions after selling Stan Lee-signed memorabilia and pocketing over $1.2 million without reporting it to the IRS.
Mac Martin Anderson, 59, of Corona, was sentenced to 12 months and one day in federal prison for filing false income tax returns. United States District Judge Kenly Kiya Kato also ordered Anderson to pay $482,833 in restitution.
Anderson pleaded guilty on March 11 to two counts of willfully subscribing to a false tax return. The defendant had a personal relationship with Marvel Comics publisher Stan Lee and sold Marvel-related items bearing Lee’s autograph to various dealers, brokers, and fans at comic conventions.
From 2015 to 2018, Anderson received payments from buyers, typically in the form of cash or checks, for selling these memorabilia. These payments were considered regular income by the IRS and should have been reported on Anderson’s income tax return each year that he received money.
In total, Anderson received reportable income from memorabilia sales of at least approximately $1,236,485 for the tax years 2015 through 2018. Anderson admitted that the tax due and owing on such income was approximately $482,833.
The IRS Criminal Investigation investigated this matter, and Assistant United States Attorneys Mark Aveis of the Major Frauds Section and Sarah E. Spielberger of the Asset Forfeiture and Recovery Section prosecuted the case.
Anderson’s actions have resulted in a significant financial burden for the United States government. The sentence handed down by Judge Kato is a reminder that tax evasion will not be tolerated and those who engage in such activities will face the consequences.
As the Grimy Times continues to report on cases like Anderson’s, it is clear that tax fraud is a serious issue that affects us all. We will continue to bring you the latest news and updates on cases like this one.
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Key Facts
- State: California
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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