Department of Revenue Services (DRS) agents on Tuesday arrested the owner of a Norwalk landscaping business for not filing state-mandated tax returns. Michael Delgado, 41, was arrested on nine counts of failure to file state sales tax returns for his Norwalk-based business, Mike Delgado Landscaping. He was later released on a $10,000 non-surety bond, and is scheduled to appear in the Hartford Superior Court on March 15, 2010.
Failure to file sales tax returns is a class A misdemeanor, with each count punishable by up to one year in prison, a fine of up to $1,000, or both.
DRS Commissioner Richard Nicholson said he hopes knowledge of Mr. Delgado’s arrest will reinforce the importance of voluntary compliance with Connecticut tax laws.
“While DRS would prefer that taxpayers voluntarily report their tax obligations to the state,” Nicholson said, “taxpayers should be aware that we will use every tool at our disposal to ensure that Connecticut tax laws are being followed.”
