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Terry Brunning, a Palmetto man, has been sentenced to 24 months in federal prison for tax evasion in Tampa, FL. Brunning pleaded guilty on April 2, 2026, to evading taxes for the years 1999, 2000, and 2001. He used a business entity to conceal his assets and avoid paying taxes, resulting in a tax loss of $2,467,523.44.
Brunning’s scheme involved purchasing real property, vehicles, and procuring cashier’s checks in the name of his business to hide the true ownership and source of the funds. This willful attempt to evade taxes has landed him in prison and owes a significant amount in restitution to the US Treasury.
The case was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation and prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Whitney Mackay. The sentence was handed down by U.S. District Judge Charlene E. Honeywell, who also ordered Brunning to pay $2,467,523.44 in restitution.
The Department of Justice has been cracking down on tax evasion and fraud, with the creation of the National Fraud Enforcement Division. This division aims to investigate and prosecute those who steal or misuse taxpayer dollars, supporting President Trump’s Task Force to Eliminate Fraud.
📋 Key Facts
- Crime: White Collar Crime
- Defendant: Florida
- Location: US
- Source: DOJ Press Release
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