Victor Antolik, Tax Evasion, Texas 2024

An Austin businessman has been sentenced to 72 months in prison for filing false tax returns and corruptly endeavoring to impede the due administration of the internal revenue laws. Victor Antolik, 57, owned and operated a commercial janitorial business with locations in Austin, San Antonio and Houston, Texas, under a variety of business names, including Diversified Building Services Inc., DBS Services Inc., Partners in Cleaning, PIC Building Services and BSI Industries.

According to the investigation, Antolik earned a significant portion of his income as a real estate agent, real estate broker and property manager. He earned a portion of his real estate income through his companies SGN Realty Inc. and Signature Realty Services. However, Antolik submitted false individual income tax returns to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) on which he underreported his income for tax years 2004, 2007 and 2008.

In addition to filing false tax returns, Antolik attempted to obstruct the due administration of the internal revenue laws by, among other things, attaching altered Forms W-2 and 1099 to his tax returns, providing false information to his accountants that was used to prepare corporate and individual income tax returns on his behalf, and using nominees to conceal income and assets. This egregious behavior spanned 16 years, from 1998 to 2014.

As a result of his crimes, Antolik was ordered to serve one year of supervised release in addition to his prison sentence. He was also ordered to pay restitution to the IRS in the amount of $916,358. This significant restitution payment is a testament to the gravity of Antolik’s crimes and the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions.

The investigation was led by agents of IRS-Criminal Investigation, who worked tirelessly to uncover the truth behind Antolik’s fraudulent activities. The case was prosecuted by Tax Division Trial Attorneys Robert A. Kemins and David Zisserson, with substantial assistance from the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Texas.

Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo praised the efforts of the agents and prosecutors involved in the case, stating, ‘This sentence should serve as a warning to anyone who thinks they can cheat the system and get away with it.’ The case is a stark reminder that the IRS takes tax evasion seriously and will pursue individuals who engage in such behavior to the fullest extent of the law.

Antolik’s sentence is a significant blow to those who would seek to undermine the integrity of our tax system. It is a victory for the IRS and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and a reminder that justice will be served in cases of tax evasion.

Related Federal Cases