MicroStrategy and CEO Saylor settle tax fraud case for $40 million
Software company MicroStrategy and its founder Michael Saylor Settled a $40 million tax evasion lawsuit.
According to The New York Times on June 3, the agreement is as follows: Confirmed by the Attorney General of the District of Columbia.
This incident occurred in the area largest income tax fraud recovery; Uses updated False Claims Act to encourage whistleblowers to report tax evasion.
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The lawsuit, filed in August 2022, It accused Saylor of evading more than $25 million in D.C. income taxes over at least 10 years. MicroStrategy is reportedly helping with this plan.
Initially a legal expert The estimated potential fine for Saylor could be as high as $75 million.
Saylor has become a notable figure in the cryptocurrency community. A strong advocate for Bitcoin. His involvement in Bitcoin began in 2020 when he announced the purchase of 17,732 BTC for $175 million.It marks a change from his initial skepticism.
This advocacy is reflected in MicroStrategy’s Bitcoin investment, helping the company Largest cryptocurrency holder. MicroStrategy’s notable acquisition occurred in February 2024, when the company purchased 3,000 BTC.
The settlement marks the end of difficult legal challenges for Saylor and MicroStrategy and highlights the growing scrutiny of cryptocurrency figures when it comes to tax compliance.
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