Baltimore Police Chief Darryl De Sousa charged with failing to file taxes

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Source: Baltimore Sun

Federal prosecutors say they have charged Baltimore Police Commissioner Darryl De Sousa with three misdemeanor counts of failing to file federal taxes.

De Sousa, 53, willfully failed to file federal returns for tax years 2013, 2014 and 2015 despite having been a salaried employee of the police department in each of those years, federal prosecutors said.

After the charges were announced, De Sousa admitted he did not file federal returns as well as state taxes for the three years. He said he filed taxes for 2016 and received an extension for 2017.

“While there is no excuse for my failure to fulfill my obligations as a citizen and public official, my only explanation is that I failed to sufficiently prioritize my personal affairs,” he said in a statement. “Naturally, this is a source of embarrassment for me and I deeply regret any embarrassment it has caused the Police Department and the City of Baltimore. I accept full responsibility.”

Read more: http://www.baltimoresun.com/news/maryland/crime/bs-md-ci-desousa-taxes-20180510-story.html

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Full headline did not fit in the title field: Baltimore Police Chief Darryl De Sousa charged with failing to file taxes; mayor has not asked for resignation

[bucolic_frolic]

1. They're usually paid a hefty salary

don't know how he could overlook this ... get an accountant, a CPA ... file an extension ... didn't any tax agency send him a notice any of those years? You can't just ignore the obligation, the system comes after you.

[Major Nikon]

2. I waited 2 years once

They owed me a small refund both years. No penalties or threats. If they owe you money it’s no big deal.

[Wuddles440]

3. Not the IRS, but....

it took over 10 months for my son to receive a refund last year from the State of Illinois - probably because it was several thousand dollars and were having budget issues. One excuse after another for the delay. They have no problems taking your money, but don't like to part with it if they owe you.

[gopiscrap]

4. typical fucking cop