United States Attorney's Office for the District of New Jersey
04/27/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 04/27/2026 14:27
Bergen County Business Owner Admits Evading Taxes
NEWARK, N.J. - A Bergen County business owner admitted evading over $230,000 in income taxes and payroll taxes, U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer announced.
Kfir Baroan, 50, of Fair Lawn, New Jersey, pleaded guilty on April 23, 2026, before U.S. District Judge Michael E. Farbiarz to an information charging him with tax evasion and willful failure to pay over payroll taxes associated with his business.
According to documents filed in this case and statements made in court:
Baroan operated an auto body shop in Bergen County, New Jersey, through which he earned significant income and had employees. From 2018 to 2021, Baroan failed to file income tax returns and failed to pay any taxes on his income. Baroan cashed over $1.5 million in business receipt checks at check-cashing facilities and used bank accounts associated with other businesses to deposit cash and to withdraw funds for personal and business expenses. Baroan also paid his employees in cash, failed to report the employees' wages to the IRS, and failed to withhold, truthfully account for, and pay over a variety of taxes from employee wages. In total, Baroan evaded over $233,000 in taxes between 2018 and 2021.
The charge of income tax evasion carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a maximum fine of $250,000, or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense, whichever is greater. The charge of willful failure to pay over payroll taxes also carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison and a maximum fine of $250,000, or twice the gross gain or loss from the offense, whichever is greater. Sentencing is scheduled for September 2, 2026.
U.S. Attorney Frazer credited special agents of the IRS - Criminal Investigation under the direction of Special Agent in Charge Jennifer L. Piovesan, with the investigation leading to the guilty plea.
The government is represented by Assistant U.S. Attorney Katherine M. Romano, Co-Chief of the General Crimes Unit in Newark.
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Defense counsel: Michael Weinstein, Esq.
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