Michigan endocrinologist pleads guilty to tax evasion

Michigan endocrinologist Bashar Kiami, MD, has pleaded guilty to tax evasion, the Justice Department said July 19. 

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Dr. Kiami, 53, owned and ran Northern Michigan Endocrine in Grayling, Mich.

Between 2014 and 2017, Dr. Kiami allegedly underreported his practice’s income, underpaying four years of taxes totaling $250,000.

According to court documents, Dr. Kiami both underreported his income and overstated his expenses. 

His sentencing is scheduled for a later date, but he faces a penalty of up to five years in prison on a tax evasion charge, as well as monetary penalties.

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