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Michael Jett, 60, of Independence, Missouri, will spend nearly two years in federal prison after admitting he stiffed the government – and the state of Missouri – on his taxes for six years straight. The timeshare salesman pulled the scheme between 2017 and 2022, falsifying exemptions to avoid paycheck withholding and then refusing to pay or filing fraudulent returns.
Prosecutors laid out a clear case: Jett deliberately cheated. U.S. District Judge Douglas Harpool didn’t buy any excuses today, sentencing Jett to 23 months behind bars. Along with the prison time, Jett is on the hook for a hefty $361,078.81 – $330,649.43 to the feds and $30,429.38 to Missouri state coffers.
The IRS-Criminal Investigation division and the U.S. Attorney’s Office worked the case, bringing Jett to justice. Assistant U.S. Attorney Patrick Carney handled the prosecution. One IRS official cut to the chase, stating plainly that intentionally dodging taxes is nothing more than stealing.
Jett’s sentence also includes three years of post-release supervision. It’s a reminder that even seemingly ‘victimless’ financial crimes come with serious consequences, especially when the feds are involved.
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📋 Key Facts
- Crime: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Defendant: missouri
- Location: US
- Source: U.S. Department of Justice
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