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Former Doctor Convicted of Tax Evasion in Texas
HOUSTON, TX – In a shocking turn of events, a former doctor who evaded capture for over 13 years has been convicted of filing a false income tax return. Steven Louis Price, a fugitive since 1999, pleaded guilty to making false statements on a federal income tax return.
Price, a former medical professional, failed to appear in court on December 16, 1999, marking the beginning of his prolonged period as a fugitive. He finally surrendered to the U.S. Marshals Service on March 20, 2013, bringing an end to his years-long evasion.
The investigation, led by the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation, revealed that Price willfully made materially false statements in his 1992 federal income tax return by understating gross income derived from his medical practice. He also falsely claimed entitlement to a married joint filing status, despite being unmarried.
Furthermore, the investigation established that Price willfully understated Schedule C gross receipts derived from his medical practice on his federal income tax return by at least $98,315. This income was primarily received from attorneys and insurance companies paying worker’s compensation or automobile accident claims. To conceal this income, Price cashed many of the checks and used the proceeds to purchase cashier’s checks.
U.S. District Judge Nancy F. Atlas accepted Price’s guilty plea and has set sentencing for February 26, 2014. At that time, he faces up to 36 months in prison and a possible $100,000 fine. Price has been in custody since his surrender on March 20, 2013, and will remain pending the sentencing hearing.
The case is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Daniel C. Rodriguez. The investigation was a collaborative effort between the Internal Revenue Service-Criminal Investigation and the U.S. Marshals Service.
Defendant Information:
• Defendant: Steven Louis Price
• Exact Charge: Filing a false income tax return
• City and State: Houston, Texas
• Date: December 16, 1999 (crime date)
• Sentence: Up to 36 months in prison and a possible $100,000 fine
• Dollar Amount: $98,315
Key Facts
- State: Texas
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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