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Derek Chauvin and Wife Charged with Nine Counts of Tax Fraud

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Derek Chauvin, the former Minneapolis police officer charged with murder and manslaughter in the killing of George Floyd, has been charged with nine counts of tax fraud in Washington County. The charges stem from allegations that Chauvin and his estranged wife, Kellie Chauvin, underreported their income by almost half a million dollars between 2014 and 2019. The couple did not file taxes at all between 2016 and 2018. Investigators found that Chauvin performed extensive off-duty work, much of which was not reported as income on their taxes. The Minneapolis Police Department requires approval for officers working off-duty, but does not collect information about how many hours or how much pay the officers receive.

Key Takeaways:

  • Derek Chauvin and his wife, Kellie Chauvin, have been charged with nine counts of tax fraud in Washington County.
  • The couple allegedly underreported their income by almost half a million dollars between 2014 and 2019.
  • They did not file taxes at all between 2016 and 2018.
  • Investigators estimate that Chauvin earned $95,920 working security between 2014 and 2019.
  • The Chauvins did not report income from working security shifts at El Nuevo Rodeo club, EME Antro Bar, Midtown Global Market, and Cub Foods.
  • Kellie Chauvin operated a photography business that earned more than $66,000 in income, which was not reported.
  • The couple allegedly listed a home they owned in Florida as their residence in 2018, despite living in Oakdale, Minnesota.
  • Kellie Chauvin filed for divorce on May 31, 2020, and is seeking both homes owned by the couple.

Statistics:

  • The Chauvins allegedly underreported their income by $469,263 between 2014 and 2019.
  • Investigators estimate that the Chauvins owe almost $22,000 in back taxes.
  • They also owe almost $11,000 in fraud penalties.
  • Kellie Chauvin received warning letters from the Minnesota Department of Revenue for missing income tax returns within the last year.
  • Derek Chauvin earned $95,920 working security between 2014 and 2019.
  • The Chauvins' photography business earned more than $66,000 in income.

Sources:

  • "Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, wife charged with nine counts of tax fraud in Washington County."

(Public News 2020)

  • "Derek Chauvin Charged with Tax Fraud in Addition to Murder." (Legal Monitor Worldwide 2020)

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