Twin Brothers Plead Guilty to Tax Evasion Over Golf Booking Side Business

September 29, 2026 - 17:21

Two twin brothers have admitted in court that they failed to pay taxes on income earned from a side business that brokered tee times at golf courses, according to prosecutors. The pair also neglected to pay taxes on their regular jobs as MRI technicians, authorities said.

The case highlights a growing trend of workers in the so-called gig economy who earn money through secondary ventures but fail to report those earnings to tax authorities. Prosecutors said the brothers operated the golf tee time brokerage for several years without declaring the revenue, resulting in a substantial unpaid tax bill.

Court documents indicate the men used online platforms and personal connections to secure prime tee times at popular courses, then resold those slots to golfers willing to pay a premium. The operation generated steady income, yet none of it appeared on their tax returns.

In addition to the brokerage income, the brothers underreported wages from their hospital positions, where they performed diagnostic imaging procedures. Investigators discovered the discrepancies during a routine audit that eventually expanded into a full criminal inquiry.

Both men have agreed to cooperate with authorities and have begun repaying the owed amounts plus penalties. Sentencing is scheduled for later this year. Legal experts say the case serves as a warning that side income, no matter how informal, remains fully taxable under federal law.