Fisherman From Connecticut Receives Prison Term for Evading Taxes on $1.2 Million Earnings
A Connecticut man, Brian Kobus, was sentenced to one year and one day in prison for evading federal income taxes on his earnings from commercial fishing. The sentencing occurred today, but the location was not specified, as it was in relation to a case in Connecticut.
Kobus, who worked as a commercial fisherman and deckhand for various fishing companies, failed to file federal income tax returns or pay the taxes owed on his earnings. He regularly cashed his paychecks and used the cash for personal expenses to hide his income from the IRS.
The tax evasion activities of Brian Kobus were investigated by the IRS Criminal Investigation unit and the tax investigation office (Steuerfahndung). The case was prosecuted by Trial Attorney Matthew L. Cofer from the Tax Division and Assistant U.S. Attorney Victor Wild for the District of Massachusetts.
The court documents and statements made in court revealed that Kobus earned over $1.2 million from commercial fishing in Massachusetts between 2011-2013 and 2017-2021. His actions resulted in a tax loss to the IRS totaling approximately $377,839.90.
U.S. District Court Judge Nathaniel M. Gorton ordered Kobus to pay $377,839.90 in restitution to the United States and to serve one year of supervised release after his prison sentence.
The case against Brian Kobus was announced by Acting Deputy Assistant Attorney General Stuart M. Goldberg and Acting U.S. Attorney Joshua S. Levy. They emphasised the importance of holding individuals accountable for tax evasion, which undermines the integrity of the tax system and places an unfair burden on honest taxpayers.
This case serves as a reminder that tax evasion will not be tolerated, and those who engage in such activities will be brought to justice. The IRS encourages anyone with information about potential tax evasion to come forward and report it.
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