By: Richard L. Smith
A Bergen County business owner has admitted to evading more than $230,000 in federal taxes, according to a statement released by the U.S. Attorney’s Office.
Kfir Baroan, 50, of Fair Lawn, pleaded guilty on April 23, 2026, before U.S. District Judge Michael E. Farbiarz to charges of tax evasion and willful failure to pay over payroll taxes.
The announcement was made by U.S. Attorney Robert Frazer.
According to court documents and statements made in court, Baroan operated an auto body shop in Bergen County where he earned significant income and employed workers.
Between 2018 and 2021, authorities said Baroan failed to file income tax returns and did not pay taxes on his earnings.
Prosecutors said Baroan cashed more than $1.5 million in business receipt checks at check-cashing facilities and used bank accounts tied to other businesses to deposit and withdraw funds for personal and business use.
He also paid employees in cash, failed to report their wages to the IRS, and did not withhold or pay required payroll taxes.
In total, officials said Baroan evaded more than $233,000 in taxes during that time period.
The charge of tax evasion carries a maximum penalty of up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $250,000, or twice the financial gain or loss. 
The payroll tax charge carries the same potential penalties.
Sentencing is scheduled for September 2, 2026.