Denver Bridal Shop Owner Pleads Guilty to $1M Tax Evasion

Donna M. Savoy faces up to 5 years in prison for withholding employee taxes and failing to pay the IRS.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

Got story updates? Submit your updates here. ›

The owner of a Denver bridal studio, Donna M. Savoy, has pleaded guilty to withholding Social Security, Medicare, and federal income taxes from her employees' wages but failing to pay that money to the IRS from 2014 to 2024. Savoy also did not file her own individual tax returns during that time period, resulting in a total tax loss of over $1.3 million.

Why it matters

This case highlights the serious consequences business owners can face for tax evasion and failure to properly remit employee withholdings to the government. It also underscores the IRS's efforts to crack down on tax fraud, especially among small businesses.

The details

According to the IRS Denver Field Office, Donna M. Savoy, the owner of Donna Beth Creations bridal salon, withheld Social Security, Medicare, and federal income taxes from her employees' wages but did not pay that money to the IRS from 2014 to 2024. Savoy also failed to file quarterly employment tax returns and her own individual tax returns during that time period.

  • From 2014 to 2024, Savoy withheld employee taxes but did not pay them to the IRS.
  • Savoy failed to file her individual tax returns from 2014 through 2023.

The players

Donna M. Savoy

The owner of Donna Beth Creations, a bridal salon in Denver that has operated for more than 30 years.

IRS Denver Field Office

The local IRS office that investigated Savoy's tax evasion case.

Got photos? Submit your photos here. ›

What’s next

Savoy is scheduled for sentencing on June 15 and faces a maximum penalty of five years in prison.

The takeaway

This case underscores the IRS's efforts to crack down on tax fraud, especially among small businesses, and the importance for business owners to properly handle employee withholdings and file tax returns on time.