Frank Butselaar, a tax lawyer for prominent DJs Tiesto and Afrojack, was sentenced to 30 months in prison for tax fraud involving $100 million in hidden income. The IRS is requiring him to repay $19.25 million, which he allegedly saved the DJs through fraudulent offshore tax shelters. Despite the charges against Butselaar, both DJs have resolved their tax matters with the IRS without any accusations of wrongdoing filed against them. His defense argues that he should not be responsible for paying taxes owed by his clients.
Frank Butselaar, known as Holland's 'Taxman to the Stars', was sentenced to 30 months for tax fraud after hiding $100 million in income for DJs.
The IRS is pursuing Butselaar for $19.25 million in restitution, arguing that he orchestrated the tax fraud scheme without the DJs' knowledge.
Tiesto and Afrojack have resolved their tax issues with the IRS and have not been charged, indicating they were unaware of Butselaar's fraudulent activities.
Butselaar's defense claims he should not be held liable for taxes owed by his clients, insisting he is not the taxpayer.
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