Charter School Founder Accused of Tax Fraud
Posted on Apr 15, 2012 3:40pm PDT
The founder of a charter school in the Brooklyn, New York area has reportedly been accused of tax fraud. According to reports, the founder is accused of repeatedly failing to pay income taxes and creating phony records. The man has allegedly failed to pay taxes on more than $1.4 million in compensation between 2005 and 2010. He reportedly never filed a tax return during those five years. He is now facing eleven felony counts.
Fraud charges can be incredibly serious and result in consequences such as jail time and heavy fines depending on the situation. It’s important that you understand what you are being charged with and how you should go about resolving this matter. You do have rights to protect during this difficult time and options to do so. Begin the process of moving forward with your life.
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