Lesson from a Florida Tax Evasion Case: The Cover-Up Is Always Worse Than the Debt

by | Dec 29, 2025

A Florida man was recently charged with tax evasion and filing false returns after allegedly hiding millions of dollars in income over several years.

According to court documents, he stopped filing tax returns once his business became profitable — and when the IRS started asking questions, he allegedly told his tax professionals false stories and submitted fake returns to back up his claims.

If convicted, he faces years in federal prison, restitution, and significant fines.

 

The Lesson:

The moment you stop being truthful with the IRS — or with your own tax preparer — your problem goes from financial to criminal.

It’s natural to feel overwhelmed or embarrassed about unpaid taxes, but trying to hide income or fabricate records will only make matters worse.

If you’ve fallen behind, the best path forward is honesty and professional help. The IRS offers programs to help taxpayers settle what they owe — and when handled correctly, those programs can prevent a case from ever becoming criminal.

At Jablonsky Tax Relief, we help taxpayers correct past mistakes, resolve debt, and rebuild peace of mind — before the IRS takes action.

If you’re behind, don’t panic — just don’t hide. Get help now.  Give us a call today at (972) 821-1991 or reach out to us at https://Jablonskytaxrelief.com/ and Click Schedule A Free Consultation to get on our calendar. 

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Bob Jablonsky, EA Founder
Bob Jablonsky is the founder of Bob Jablonsky & Associates. He has spent his career helping taxpayers resolve tax issues and get back on track with the IRS. In addition to tax resolution his firm also prepares hundreds of tax returns every year for both individuals and small to mid-sized businesses. Bob is an IRS Enrolled Agent (EA), which is an elite credential issued by the Internal Revenue Service to professionals who demonstrate special competence in federal tax planning, individual and business tax return preparation, and representation matters. An Enrolled Agent license is the highest credential awarded by the IRS and is recognized across all 50 states. Additionally he is a CMA, or Certified Management Accountant, a designation for financial controllers and CFOs (Chief Financial Officers), as well as an Advanced Certified Quickbooks Pro Advisor.

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