It is always a bit shocking when you see major entertainers get caught breaking the rules on their taxes or other financial issues.
The bigger the star, the more likely eyeballs will be on them, right?
So how in the world did Todd and Julie Chrisley think they would be able to pull off a tax fraud scam?
Going to the Big House
The two reality stars were recently convicted in a massive tax fraud case.
Todd Chrisley has been sentenced to 12 years.
Julie Chrisley is sentenced to seven years.
Each will have to do 16 months probation once their sentence has been served.
The reality stars do have custody of their 10-year-old granddaughter, so there is some thought that the court may allow them to stagger their sentences to allow one of them to be home with the child while the other is serving the time.
The two were convicted of filing knowingly false tax returns that were used to secure loans.
Their accountant, Peter Tarantino, has also been convicted in the case.
Todd was convicted on charges of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, tax fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States.
His wife was found guilty of conspiracy to commit bank fraud, bank fraud, tax fraud and conspiracy to defraud the United States, as well as wire fraud and obstruction of justice.
So, it appears that maybe Chrisley doesn’t know best.
Source: Fox News
