William Bucci, Tax Evasion, Pennsylvania 2010

Philadelphia Man Charged with Tax Evasion

PHILADELPHIA - In a shocking turn of events, William Bucci, 57, of Philadelphia, PA, has been charged with four counts of making and subscribing false federal income tax returns.

According to the indictment, Bucci underreported his income for the tax years 2007 through 2010. The Internal Revenue Service and the Federal Bureau of Investigation investigated this case, and it is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David J. Ignall.

Under current laws, if convicted, Bucci faces a maximum possible sentence of 12 years in prison, a fine of up to $1 million, and up to three years of supervised release.

Bucci, a 57-year-old Philadelphia resident, is currently facing four counts of making and subscribing false federal income tax returns. His indictment alleges that he underreported his income for the tax years 2007 through 2010.

The case against Bucci is being prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney David J. Ignall. The indictment was announced by United States Attorney Zane David Memeger.

An indictment or information is an accusation. A defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty. The case is ongoing, and it is too early to speculate on the outcome.

For more information, please contact Patty Hartman, Media Contact, at 215-861-8525.

Source: https://www.justice.gov/usao-edpa/pr/additional-tax-charges-filed-against-philadelphia-man