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Twin Brothers Admit Hiding $1.3 Million in Income From MRI Jobs, Golf Business<\/em><\/span><\/h1>\n

\"\"LOS ANGELES<\/span> <\/strong>\u2014 Twin brothers who worked as MRI technicians and resold golf tee-time reservations pleaded guilty Tuesday to federal tax crimes involving more than $1.3 million in unreported income, authorities said.<\/span><\/p>\n

Se Youn \u201cSteve\u201d Kim, 42, of Buena Park, pleaded guilty to filing a false tax return. Hee Youn \u201cTed\u201d Kim, 42, of Pomona, pleaded guilty to tax evasion.<\/span><\/p>\n

Beginning in 2021, the brothers reserved thousands of tee times at golf courses across Los Angeles and Orange counties and resold the reservations to the public for a fee, according to their plea agreements.<\/span><\/p>\n

They directed customer payments into personal accounts even after incorporating the business and opening a corporate bank account. Neither reported any income from the venture to the IRS. They also used business funds for personal expenses and cash withdrawals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Both falsely told their employers they were exempt from federal income tax withholding, prompting the employers to stop withholding those taxes from their MRI technician paychecks.<\/span><\/p>\n

Steve Kim received approximately $810,919 in income during 2021 through 2023. Ted Kim received approximately $496,998 during 2022 and 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n

Steve Kim admitted omitting tee-time earnings, capital gains, unemployment benefits and an early retirement distribution from his 2021 federal tax return. For 2022 and 2023, he evaded the assessment of $155,021 in income taxes, while his brother evaded $97,354.<\/span><\/p>\n

Both also admitted failing to pay older tax debts despite having money available, choosing instead to spend it on other purchases and services.<\/span><\/p>\n

Steve Kim caused a tax loss of at least $387,221 for 2012 through 2023. Ted Kim caused a tax loss of $194,395 for 2016 through 2023.<\/span><\/p>\n

U.S. District Judge Stanley Blumenfeld Jr. scheduled sentencing for Jan. 12, 2027. Steve Kim faces up to three years in federal prison; Ted Kim faces up to five years.<\/span><\/p>\n

IRS Criminal Investigation investigated the case.<\/span><\/p>\n

Quick Fact Checklist<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd34 Defendants:<\/strong> Steve Kim, 42, of Buena Park, and twin brother Ted Kim, 42, of Pomona.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd34 Guilty pleas:<\/strong> Steve Kim admitted filing a false tax return; Ted Kim admitted tax evasion.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd34 Unreported income:<\/strong> More than $1.3 million involving their MRI technician jobs and golf tee-time business.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd34 Business:<\/strong> Reserved thousands of tee times across Los Angeles and Orange counties and resold them for a fee.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd34 Tax losses:<\/strong> At least $387,221 attributed to Steve Kim and $194,395 to Ted Kim.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd34 Sentencing:<\/strong> Jan. 12, 2027.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd34 Maximum prison terms:<\/strong> Three years for Steve Kim; five years for Ted Kim.<\/span><\/p>\n

\ud83d\udd34 Investigating agency:<\/strong> IRS Criminal Investigation.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n

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