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United States of America v. Edward Dean La Puma
Date: 04-22-2025
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Court: The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas
Plaintiff's Attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for El Paso
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El Paso Business Owner Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Tax Violations
An El Paso man was sentenced in a federal court in El Paso today to 18 months in prison for failure to account for and pay over trust fund taxes.
According to court documents, Edward Dean La Puma, 58, was the founder and sole proprietor of 77 Stone, a granite countertop business, who willfully failed to account for and pay over trust fund taxes for 20 tax periods, from the first quarter of 2018 through the last quarter of 2022. His 20 violations resulted in the tax loss of $818,096.
La Puma was indicted for 20 counts April 24, 2024 and arrested May 21, 2024. He pleaded guilty to one count on Nov. 21, 2024. As part of a plea agreement, La Puma agreed to pay restitution to the IRS in the amount of $383,551.
Acting U.S. Attorney Margaret Leachman for the Western District of Texas made the announcement.
IRS Criminal Investigation investigated the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Micaela Glass prosecuted the case.
El Paso, Texas criminal defense lawyer represented the Defendant charged with failure to account for and pay over trust fund taxes
El Paso Business Owner Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Tax Violations
An El Paso man was sentenced in a federal court in El Paso today to 18 months in prison for failure to account for and pay over trust fund taxes.
According to court documents, Edward Dean La Puma, 58, was the founder and sole proprietor of 77 Stone, a granite countertop business, who willfully failed to account for and pay over trust fund taxes for 20 tax periods, from the first quarter of 2018 through the last quarter of 2022. His 20 violations resulted in the tax loss of $818,096.
La Puma was indicted for 20 counts April 24, 2024 and arrested May 21, 2024. He pleaded guilty to one count on Nov. 21, 2024. As part of a plea agreement, La Puma agreed to pay restitution to the IRS in the amount of $383,551.
Acting U.S. Attorney Margaret Leachman for the Western District of Texas made the announcement.
IRS Criminal Investigation investigated the case.
Assistant U.S. Attorney Micaela Glass prosecuted the case.
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What was the outcome of United States of America v. Edward Dean La Puma?
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Which court heard United States of America v. Edward Dean La Puma?
This case was heard in The United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, TX.
Who were the attorneys in United States of America v. Edward Dean La Puma?
Plaintiff's attorney: The United States Attorney’s Office for El Paso. Defendant's attorney: Click Here For The Best El Paso, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyer Directory.
When was United States of America v. Edward Dean La Puma decided?
This case was decided on April 22, 2025.