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Friday, November 2, 2007

Lotto winner facing prison on tax charge

TAMPA — A former Florida Lotto jackpot winner pleaded guilty today to filing a false tax return, according to federal court documents.

Rhoda Toth faces up to three years in prison.

The Internal Revenue Service says Toth owes more than $1.1-million and her husband, Alex, owes more than $1.4-million in back taxes. The agency said the Toths lied about their income in 2000, 2001 and 2003.

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I live in Florida, and this comes from my local paper. Folks, do not try to cheat on your taxes, the IRS will catch up to you. In addition to the taxes you would normally have to pay, add in the penalties and interest and then you are really paying through the nose.

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