Rhode Island Adjuster Sentenced for Federal Tax Crimes After Two Convictions

A Rhode Island man, William N. L’Europa, who operated public adjuster and property restoration businesses, has been sentenced in U.S. District Court for tax evasion. This sentencing follows his previous convictions for federal tax charges, marking a significant chapter in his legal troubles.

U.S. Attorney Charles Calenda announced that L’Europa received a sentence of two years’ probation and was ordered to pay a staggering $1,367,336.08 in restitution to the IRS. This amount covers unpaid taxes, penalties, fees, and interest accrued from 2007 to 2013.

The legal proceedings culminated after L’Europa pleaded guilty on August 14, 2025, to tax evasion. He admitted to failing to pay over $1.3 million owed to the IRS, a serious offense that underscores the gravity of his financial misconduct.

According to court documents, L’Europa was previously convicted in 2012 for conspiracy to defraud the United States and for filing a false tax return. Alongside his business partner, John J. McCauley, Jr., a former state legislator, L’Europa underreported business receipts for the tax years 2007 through 2010 by nearly $1.8 million. This misrepresentation resulted in an underpayment of over $500,000 in federal taxes.

In January 2013, L’Europa was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison. His business partner, McCauley, faced a similar fate. As part of their plea agreements, both were mandated to file accurate, amended federal tax returns for the years 2007 to 2011.

After serving his prison sentence, L’Europa received deficiency notices from the IRS regarding the outstanding tax debt. Court records reveal that in March 2019, he submitted false documentation to the IRS, claiming he had little or no income. This misleading information led the IRS to halt collections on his tax obligations at that time.

In 2022, L’Europa further complicated his situation by signing an offer to reduce his tax liability for the years 2007-2013, all while knowingly understating his actual personal income. The IRS later discovered that L’Europa had manipulated financial records for a business he was involved with, allowing him to conceal personal expenditures. Notable expenses included over $10,000 spent on a motorcycle, $100,000 to settle a debt owed to the state of Rhode Island, and a $12,000 down payment on a new truck for his wife. These personal costs were paid using a business credit card, which was subsequently settled with funds from business accounts.

As a result of his evasive actions, L’Europa’s tax debt ballooned to an alarming $1,367,336.08.

L’Europa was a co-owner of McCauley and L’Europa Public Adjusters, LLC, and PIA Restoration, LLC, both based in Providence. He also operated L’Europa Auto Repair in North Providence.

Source: U.S. Attorney

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A Rhode Island man, William N. L’Europa, who operated public adjuster and property restoration businesses, has been sentenced in U.S. District Court for tax evasion. This sentencing follows his previous convictions for federal tax charges, marking a significant chapter in his legal troubles.

U.S. Attorney Charles Calenda announced that L’Europa received a sentence of two years’ probation and was ordered to pay a staggering $1,367,336.08 in restitution to the IRS. This amount covers unpaid taxes, penalties, fees, and interest accrued from 2007 to 2013.

The legal proceedings culminated after L’Europa pleaded guilty on August 14, 2025, to tax evasion. He admitted to failing to pay over $1.3 million owed to the IRS, a serious offense that underscores the gravity of his financial misconduct.

According to court documents, L’Europa was previously convicted in 2012 for conspiracy to defraud the United States and for filing a false tax return. Alongside his business partner, John J. McCauley, Jr., a former state legislator, L’Europa underreported business receipts for the tax years 2007 through 2010 by nearly $1.8 million. This misrepresentation resulted in an underpayment of over $500,000 in federal taxes.

In January 2013, L’Europa was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison. His business partner, McCauley, faced a similar fate. As part of their plea agreements, both were mandated to file accurate, amended federal tax returns for the years 2007 to 2011.

After serving his prison sentence, L’Europa received deficiency notices from the IRS regarding the outstanding tax debt. Court records reveal that in March 2019, he submitted false documentation to the IRS, claiming he had little or no income. This misleading information led the IRS to halt collections on his tax obligations at that time.

In 2022, L’Europa further complicated his situation by signing an offer to reduce his tax liability for the years 2007-2013, all while knowingly understating his actual personal income. The IRS later discovered that L’Europa had manipulated financial records for a business he was involved with, allowing him to conceal personal expenditures. Notable expenses included over $10,000 spent on a motorcycle, $100,000 to settle a debt owed to the state of Rhode Island, and a $12,000 down payment on a new truck for his wife. These personal costs were paid using a business credit card, which was subsequently settled with funds from business accounts.

As a result of his evasive actions, L’Europa’s tax debt ballooned to an alarming $1,367,336.08.

L’Europa was a co-owner of McCauley and L’Europa Public Adjusters, LLC, and PIA Restoration, LLC, both based in Providence. He also operated L’Europa Auto Repair in North Providence.

Source: U.S. Attorney

Topics
Fraud