Tampa OnlyFans Creator Charged with Tax Evasion
A Tampa-based OnlyFans content creator, Kylie Leia Perez, age 30, faces charges for evading taxes on earnings amounting to over $5.4 million. Operating under the pseudonym Natalie Monroe, Perez accrued substantial income from her activities on OnlyFans, a popular content subscription service. The charges allege that she failed to pay at least $1.69 million in federal income taxes over a span of four years.
Details of the Alleged Tax Evasion
The U.S. Attorney's Office for the Middle District of Florida outlined that from 2019 through 2023, Perez neglected her tax obligations. In 2019, she is accused of filing a false tax return, with further evasion carried through to 2023. Remarkably, in 2020, Perez's income from OnlyFans alone surpassed $1.6 million, resulting in a tax liability of approximately $498,549. Her earnings for subsequent years fluctuated, reaching up to $2,130,898 annually.
Legal Proceedings and Potential Penalties
Perez was formally indicted on July 22 and arrested on August 14. She faces one count of filing a false tax return and four counts of failure to pay income tax. If convicted on all counts, Perez could receive a maximum sentence of seven years in federal prison. Following her arrest, she was released on a $50,000 bond.
Overview of OnlyFans Platform
OnlyFans, the platform through which Perez amassed her wealth, allows creators to monetize their content through subscriptions and tips. While widely recognized for adult content, OnlyFans also serves as a platform for a diverse range of creators including musicians, artists, and fitness experts. The nature of the content that Perez offered through her account was not specified in the court documents.
