Domingo Albarran Jr., a former treasurer of the United Firefighters of Los Angeles City, is under scrutiny for buying a union car, misreporting its purchase price to evade taxes. He purchased a 2017 Chevrolet Malibu for $4,000 but declared only $500 to the DMV. The incoming treasurer noticed the discrepancies and demanded the car's return. Albarran admitted to underreporting to avoid taxes, claiming the car needed major repairs. However, its estimated value exceeded $10,000, exposing further inconsistencies in his claims. Albarran retired after earning over $370,000 in 2023, including substantial overtime pay.
Domingo Albarran Jr., a former Los Angeles firefighter treasurer, is accused of tax evasion by misreporting the sale price of a union car.
Albarran acknowledged to The Times that he underreported the sale price to the DMV, citing a desire to avoid taxes on what he considered a poor-quality vehicle.
Despite the car's reported condition, Kelley Blue Book estimated the vehicle's value at over $10,000, highlighting discrepancies in Albarran's claims.
The new UFLAC treasurer discovered irregularities, including inflated mileage and a demand for Albarran to return the union car after noticing sale price inconsistencies.
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