Entrepreneur Fined β¬10,500 for Tax Evasion and Social Security Fraud
A female entrepreneur in the painting trade sector of the Ortenau region has been penalised for tax evasion and social security fraud. The Lahr District Court imposed a β¬10,500 fine on the 72-year-old business owner, who had been avoiding taxes and contributions over a period of nearly two years. The entrepreneur, who remains unnamed, was found to have dodged taxes and social security payments in over 21 cases between October 2021 and August 2023. To evade detection, she paid wages in cash, withholding around β¬48,000 in social insurance contributions. Additionally, she registered three employees as marginally employed, despite them working significantly more hours for the company. The court ruled that the entrepreneur's actions constituted undeclared work and social security fraud, leading to the substantial fine. The entrepreneur's actions have resulted in a β¬10,500 fine, serving as a reminder of the consequences of tax evasion and social security fraud. The Lahr District Court's ruling aims to deter similar activities in the future.
