One Minnesotan is in big trouble this tax season — accused of underreporting his personal and business income by nearly $2 million and withholding more than $186,000 in unpaid taxes.
Andrew Clayton Freeburg, 45, of Norwood Young America, faces charges of tax evasion and fraud between 2020 and 2024. But it’s not the first time he’s been charged (1).
Freeburg already pleaded guilty to tax fraud in 2024. The case raises questions about tax crime and enforcement in the U.S.
The Minnesota Department of Revenue’s charges against Freeburg are extensive. Investigators (2) allege that he filed fraudulent tax returns and in one case failed to file a tax return altogether.
As CBS News (3) reports, investigators add that Freeburg falsely registered his business, E-Motors, in his elderly father’s name and spent business funds on personal things like a gym membership, travel and more.
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This involves defrauding the state or using government systems to steal from individuals.
- Tax Identity Theft: A criminal uses your ID and income details to file a tax return in your name and claim a refund before you do.
- Grant/Benefit Fraud: Falsely claiming unemployment, disability, or social grants that the perpetrator is not entitled to.