The South Carolina Department of Revenue has charged a 60-year-old man from Anderson with seven counts of tax evasion. John Broaddus Rutledge is accused of altering his W-2 forms, failing to report additional income, and making false deductions on his state Individual Income Tax returns from 2016 to 2022. Rutledge underreported his income by over $170,000, resulting in evasion of around $34,000 in taxes. If convicted, he could face up to five years in prison and/or $10,000 in fines for each count. Rutledge is currently being held in the Anderson County Detention Center awaiting a bond hearing. The arrest highlights the state’s commitment to cracking down on tax evasion and ensuring that individuals are held accountable for attempting to defraud the government. Charges of tax evasion are serious and can lead to significant penalties for those found guilty. The South Carolina Department of Revenue continues to monitor and enforce compliance with tax laws to maintain financial integrity within the state.
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