TIMES, THURSDAY, APRIL 17, 2014 • 58 So. Ozone Pk. Contractor Nailed For Tax Evasion -CONTINUED FROM PG. 19- hiding income and to filing false corporate and personal tax returns, not once but for four consecutive years,” Bharara said. “His dishonesty cost the government more than $200,000 in tax revenue, and it now will likely cost him his liberty.” “Taxpayers who own businesses and seek to evade paying their fair share of taxes, whether through failing to report all of their business’s proceeds or falsely treating personal expenses as business deductions, will be held accountable,” added Assistant Attorney General Kathy Keneally. “The Department of Justice remains committed to investigating and prosecuting those who choose to violate the tax laws.” “Jodha’s attempt to evade tax by hiding income and filing false returns was a theft from the American public,” IRS Criminal Investigations Chief Richard Weber said. “It is a felony offense that carries severe consequences. The overarching principle of IRS’s enforcement strategy is simply this: We protect the integrity of the tax system by ensuring everyone pays the right amount of tax.” According to the allegations contained in the information and statements made at the plea proceeding, Jodha operated and was a 50 percent owner of United HVAC Services, Inc. (“United HVAC”), an HVAC contracting firm based in South Ozone Park, with operations throughout New York City. From 2007 through 2010, Jodha cashed more than $2.3 million in checks made payable to United HVAC at a check cashing service in Manhattan, rather than depositing the business checks into the business’s corporate bank account. Jodha used the proceeds from the cashed checks for business and personal purposes. During the same time period, in order to prepare both personal and corporate income tax returns, Jodha provided his accountant with the statements from the business bank account of United HVAC. However, Jodha failed to inform his accountant of the checks he cashed at the check cashing service, which were not reflected in the statements of United HVAC’s business bank account. Moreover, Jodha failed to advise his accountant that he used a portion of the cashed checks for business and personal expenses. Jodha admitted to filing false SCorporation income tax returns on behalf United HVAC for the tax years 2007 through 2010, which omitted any business activity and flowthrough income concerning the cashed business checks, and to filing false individual income tax returns for the tax years 2007 through 2010, which understated his true taxable income and the taxes due on that income. As a result of his conduct, Jodha admitted to causing the government a tax loss of approximately $214,529. Bharara praised the efforts of IRS-Criminal Investigations Division in the investigation. He also thanked the U.S. Department of Justice’s Tax Division for their significant assistance in the investigation. This case is being handled by the Office’s Complex Frauds Unit. Special Assistant U.S. Attorney Jorge Almonte of the Department of Justice’s Tax Division is in charge of the prosecution. Roofers Apprentices Wanted of Labor office or Local Union #8 at 1-718-361-1169. Apprentice programs registered with the Department of Labor must meet standards established by the Commissioner. Under state law, sponsors of programs cannot discriminate against applicants Tech Finds Kid Porn On Computer Mar. 26. After turning on the computer and booting it up, the technician observed that the screen saver on the computer was a slide show of multiple images of young girls posing provocatively or engaging in sexual acts with adult men.R eportedly, the technician alerted his supervisor to the images and the supervisor allegedly discovered 15 images of young girls in various sexual acts and called the police. Last Wednesday morning, detectives went to Murphy’s home, where he allegedly admitted that he knew what was on his screen saver. He allegedly further admitted that he has been exchanging files of child pornography with others on the Internet for approximately five years. The investigation and arrest were conducted by Det. Paul Byrne, of the NYPD Major Case Team of Vice Enforcement, under the supervision of Lt. Marcus Morales and Sgt. Sammy Melisi, and the overall supervision of Deputy Inspector Anthony Favale, coordinator of Vice Enforcement, and Chief Thomas Purtell, chief of the Organized Crime Control Bureau. Senior Assistant District Attorney Kateri A. Gasper and Assistant District Attorney Jeanine R. Diehl are prosecuting the case, under the supervision of Robert D. Alexander, chief of the District Attorney’s Computer Crimes Unit, and Anthony M. Communiello, bureau chief of the District Attorney’s Special Proceedings Bureau, and Oscar W. Ruiz, deputy bureau chief, and the overall supervision of Executive Assistant District Attorney for Investigations Peter A. Crusco and Deputy Executive Assistant District Attorney for Investigations Linda M. Cantoni. It was noted that a criminal complaint is merely an accusation and that a defendant is presumed innocent until proven guilty. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 20- because of race, creed, color, national origin, age, sex, disability, or marital status. Women and minorities are encouraged to submit applications for apprenticeship programs. Sponsors of programs are required to adopt affirmative action plans for the recruitment of women and minorities. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 20- July 4 Fireworks Show Returns To East River “We are thrilled to be working with our partners in the City of New York to have the magnificent Brooklyn Bridge as our canvas and stunning backdrop for this year’s bigger-than-life display,” stated Amy Kule, executive producer of Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks. Brooklyn and Queens borough presidents and other lawmakers were also beaming over Monday’s announcement. Brooklyn Borough President Eric Adams called the move “a smart economic decision that Borough Hall has long pursued, one that will stimulate businesses on our waterfront.” Queens Borough President Melinda Katz welcomed the news “on behalf of the 2.3 million people who reside in Queens” and said she looked “forward to the return of this great event to the East River. Brining this display back to the East River will ensure millions of New Yorkers in the outer boroughs can enjoy this celebration,” said Rep. Nydia M. Velázquez. “I have fought alongside Mayor de Blasio since he was the public advocate to help make this a reality,” added City Council Majority Leader Jimmy Van Bramer. “When he was public advocate, Mayor de Blasio and I met with Macy’s executives and discussed the countless benefits of bringing one of New York’s most spectacular events back to the East River, where many more New Yorkers would be able to enjoy them. I congratulate the mayor for giving this effort the last push it needed and giving thousands of more New Yorkers the opportunity to see the show.” “The return of July 4th fireworks to the East River is welcome news for western Queens,” said State Sen. Michael Gianaris. “For too long, residents of our neighborhoods have been left out of what is not only a citywide, but a national event. Once again, the Queens waterfront will be a participant in the grandest Independence Day celebration in the United States.” The 38th Macy’s Fourth of July Fireworks Show will run about 25 minutes long sometime after 9 p.m. on July 4, with the entire show choreographed to music. It will be broadcast on WNBC-TV and heard on 1010 WINS radio. Pyro Spectaculars by Souza will again create and operate the fireworks. Further details about the fireworks display will be published in June on the show’s official website, www.macys.com/fireworks. -CONTINUED FROM PG. 19- She Splashed & Bashed Woman On The F Train The NYPD seeks the public’s assistance in finding the woman pictured at right who allegedly assaulted a 53-year-old woman on board a subway train traveling through the 112th Precinct’s confines earlier this month. Reportedly, the suspect attacked the victim on a Jamaicabound F train on Apr. 2, throwing a cup of coffee in the woman’s face and then punching her. The victim sustained minor injuries. Police described the perpetrator as a black female standing 5’1”-tall and wearing a black leather jacket. Anyone with information regarding the assault that could prove helpful is asked to contact Crime Stoppers by phone at 1-800-577-TIPS, by text message to 274637 (enter information, then the code TIP577) or online at www.nypdcrimestoppers.com. All calls and messages will be kept confidential. 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