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Tammera Goodman, 56, Sentenced to 2 Years for Tax Evasion in Missouri
Kansas City, MO – In a shocking case of corporate theft, Tammera Goodman, 56, was sentenced to two years in federal prison without parole for failing to pay taxes on at least $466,000 she embezzled from her family’s company, Restoration Remediation Resources Corporation d/b/a Rainbow International of Kansas City (Re-Corp).
Goodman, who served as office manager for the business, pleaded guilty on Oct. 16, 2017, to making false statements on a tax return. Her crimes date back to 2011 when she started unlawfully using Re-Corp funds to pay at least seven personal credit cards, which she used exclusively for personal spending.
She also wrote at least 26 fraudulent unauthorized Re-Corp checks to herself and used unauthorized Re-Corp funds to pay her personal mortgage. From 2011 to 2015, Goodman embezzled at least $466,274 from Re-Corp, spending the money on retail purchases, restaurants, cash, and vehicles, among other items.
Goodman’s crimes went undetected for years, with Re-Corp choosing not to prosecute her for her embezzlement. However, she still failed to declare the embezzled income on her federal or state income tax returns. Her income for 2015, including stolen money, was $151,236, yet she claimed only $33,164 on her federal income tax return.
The court ordered Goodman to pay $144,631 in restitution to the Internal Revenue Service and the state of Missouri. This case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Kathleen D. Mahoney and investigated by IRS-Criminal Investigation and the Missouri Department of Revenue Criminal Investigation Bureau.
The sentence handed down to Goodman serves as a stern warning to those who think they can get away with corporate theft and tax evasion. As the investigation revealed, Goodman’s crimes were extensive and spanned multiple years, making it clear that her actions were premeditated and deliberate.
Goodman’s case is a reminder that corporate theft and tax evasion will not be tolerated and that those who commit such crimes will be brought to justice. We will continue to follow this case and provide updates as more information becomes available.
Key Facts
- State: Missouri
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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