Press Release
Norman Man Pleads Guilty to Failing to File Federal Tax Returns
For Immediate Release
U.S. Attorney's Office, Western District of Oklahoma
OKLAHOMA CITY – BRIAN LEE FOSTER, 50, of Norman, has pleaded guilty to failing to file two personal federal income tax returns, announced U.S. Attorney Timothy J. Downing.
According to a two-count information filed on October 8, Foster received gross income of approximately $1,424,449 in 2012 and approximately $981,528 in 2013. The United States alleged he willfully failed to file any income tax return for each year.
Foster pleaded guilty today before U.S. Magistrate Judge Suzanne Mitchell. He admitted he earned substantial income in 2012 and 2013 and intentionally failed to file required tax returns.
At sentencing, Foster faces a maximum penalty on each count of one year in prison and a fine of up to $100,000, in addition to up to one year of supervised release. Pursuant to his plea agreement, he will also be required to pay restitution to the Internal Revenue Service for unpaid taxes, which could include years in addition to 2012 and 2013. Sentencing will take place in approximately 90 days.
These charges are the result of an investigation by the Internal Revenue Service—Criminal Investigations. The case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Charles W. Brown.
Reference is made to court filings for further information.
Updated October 25, 2019
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Tax
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