Florida Surgeon Faces IRS Lawsuit Over $447,000 in Liabilities

The IRS sued a Florida surgeon and his spouse for allegedly owing $447,000 in liabilities, seeking to enforce federal tax liens against their property in Fleming Island, Fla.

Deron Ottey, a surgeon, reported tax liability for his 2015 tax year but failed to pay what was due, the US said. Then, filing jointly, Deron and Christine Wilson-Ottey failed to pay the tax they reported in full for 2019 and 2020, the complaint said.

The government assessed against the Otteys the tax they reported, plus penalties and interest. It concluded the Otteys owed $189,480 for tax year 2015, $117,060 for 2019, ...