The California Board of Equalization has released an updated list of the 500 most egregious offenders in terms of failing to remit customer-collected sales and use taxes. Among them are 11 listings for San Diego–area businesses accused of failing to turn over in excess of $1 million.
A look at the numbers suggests the total number of offenders may be significantly smaller than suggested. One individual (Iran Hoodneh $2.38 million) and two similarly named organizations (Flamingo Motors, $2.45 million and Flamingo Car Group, $2.39 million) all share the same Miramar Road mailing address.
The largest single offender listed from San Diego on the list, Yousef Hoodneh ($4.84 million), is also associated with the Flamingo group. The latter Hoodneh was eventually sentenced to probation for his role in a tax fraud, though it appears money to repay the fraud has yet to materialize.
The list includes a handful of long-standing nonpayments, including 21st Century Oil of Solana Beach ($3.23 million owed since 2003) and Ecocrete of Chula Vista ($1.6 million, also owed since 2003).
In all, the state says the 500 biggest offenders owe in excess of $460 million. Since the shaming list began distribution in 2007 as a top-250, approximately $14.35 million has been recovered from dishonorees.
The Board of Equalization provides an interactive map of all 500 businesses and individuals listed on its website, accessible here.
The California Board of Equalization has released an updated list of the 500 most egregious offenders in terms of failing to remit customer-collected sales and use taxes. Among them are 11 listings for San Diego–area businesses accused of failing to turn over in excess of $1 million.
A look at the numbers suggests the total number of offenders may be significantly smaller than suggested. One individual (Iran Hoodneh $2.38 million) and two similarly named organizations (Flamingo Motors, $2.45 million and Flamingo Car Group, $2.39 million) all share the same Miramar Road mailing address.
The largest single offender listed from San Diego on the list, Yousef Hoodneh ($4.84 million), is also associated with the Flamingo group. The latter Hoodneh was eventually sentenced to probation for his role in a tax fraud, though it appears money to repay the fraud has yet to materialize.
The list includes a handful of long-standing nonpayments, including 21st Century Oil of Solana Beach ($3.23 million owed since 2003) and Ecocrete of Chula Vista ($1.6 million, also owed since 2003).
In all, the state says the 500 biggest offenders owe in excess of $460 million. Since the shaming list began distribution in 2007 as a top-250, approximately $14.35 million has been recovered from dishonorees.
The Board of Equalization provides an interactive map of all 500 businesses and individuals listed on its website, accessible here.
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