Records reviewed by congressional investigators showed that more than 27,000 defense contractors owe a total of $3 billion in unpaid taxes. The investigators selected 34 businesses and 13 individuals for further audit and investigation.
Among those contractors studied in detail, investigators found:
A contractor who sells and installs office furniture at military installations was paid $38,000 by the Pentagon while owing over $150,000 in taxes. The owners used the business to pay personal expenses, such as a home mortgage and credit cards. One owner is a retired military officer.
A researcher was awarded an $800,000 contract in 2002 while over $700,000 behind in tax payments. The owner has more than $1 million in loans for cars, real estate and recreational activities and owns a high-performance airplane.
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