Naugatuck-Based CPA Gets Prison Time For Tax Evasion

Longtime local accountant sentenced for hiding over $1 million in income from his Naugatuck firm

Apr. 17, 2026 at 5:19am

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A harsh flash photograph of financial records exposes the hidden details of a local tax evasion case.Naugatuck Today

A longtime CPA whose accounting firm operated in Naugatuck, Connecticut has been sentenced to three months in prison for federal tax evasion. Prosecutors say he hid about $1.4 million in income from his Naugatuck-based business, causing more than $400,000 in tax loss before later repaying that amount. He also faces supervised release, a fine, and additional IRS penalties.

Why it matters

This case highlights the ongoing challenge of tax evasion and the consequences for those who attempt to hide significant income from the IRS, even in small local communities. It raises questions about oversight and accountability for professional service providers like CPAs who hold positions of trust.

The details

According to prosecutors, the Naugatuck-based CPA intentionally hid around $1.4 million in income from his accounting firm over several years, resulting in a tax loss of more than $400,000 to the government. He has since repaid that amount but was sentenced to three months in prison, followed by a period of supervised release and additional financial penalties.

The CPA was sentenced on April 17, 2026.

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