Denver “High-End” Madam Indicted on Tax Evasion Charges

Somehow tax evasion goes hand-in-hand with strip clubs and escort services. And if the government is correct in its allegations, a Denver madam will soon have plenty of time at ClubFed to reflect on this.

Brenda Stewart apparently owned Denver Sugar/Denver Players. Ms. Stewart began as an employee and then bought the business. Unfortunately, if the indictment is accurate, her business methods were both unusual and illegal.

Ms. Stewart allegedly didn’t bother sending most of her employees 1099s or W-2s. She also allegedly didn’t bother filing a 2006 tax return and understated her 2005 income on that return. Ms. Stewart allegedly created a second company, Phoenix Media and Consulting, LLC. There’s nothing wrong with that. However, she’s alleged to have used that company to shield some of her income from her businesses and not report it. There’s a lot wrong with that (if proved).

As I keep saying, there’s something about strip club owners (and escort service owners) and tax evasion. They go together very well. As usual, it’s a whole lot easier to just pay your taxes…even if you’re an escort service owner.

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One Response to “Denver “High-End” Madam Indicted on Tax Evasion Charges”

  1. Denver Madam Pleads Guilty says:
    July 11, 2011 at 4:03 am

    […] Late last year, I reported on Brenda Stewart. Ms. Stewart owned Denver Sugar and Denver Players, a prostitution ring that, per the Denver Post, catered to the high-end of Denver society. […]