Gomas et al v. United States of America

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Case Number:

8:22-cv-01271

Court:

Florida Middle

Nature of Suit:

Taxes

Judge:

Thomas P. Barber

  1. July 17, 2023

    Couple 'Astonishingly' Owe Tax On Stolen Funds, Judge Says

    A Florida couple "astonishingly" have to pay taxes on $1.2 million in retirement savings that their daughter stole from them, a federal judge ruled Monday, calling the outcome "unjust" but saying it's required by the federal tax code.

  2. June 03, 2022

    Couple Don't Owe Tax On Stolen Retirement Funds, Court Told

    A couple who lost more than $1.1 million in retirement funds to a daughter who pretended to be an attorney shouldn't have to pay tax on the withdrawals, they told a Florida federal court, seeking a roughly $412,000 tax refund.