Lot 145
[Genovese, Vito] Tax Document (1897-1969). Mob leader. Born in Italy, Genovese immigrated to the United States and quickly became an important member of the Lucky Luciano gang. He returned to Italy in 1937 in order to avoid arrest for murder, but was brought back following World War II on the charges. Fortunately for him, charges were dropped and he was released after the prime witness against him was mysteriously murdered. Never far from trouble, in 1958 Genovese was arrested again for drug related charges which resulted in a 15 year prison sentence. He died while serving his time.
Like other mafioso (most notably Al Capone), Genovese got into federal trouble when filing (or not filing) his taxes. This "Offer in Compromise", dated March 7, 1933, in Boston, outlines measures taken after Genovese failed to file taxes for 1931. Citing his "complete ignorance of the law requiring returns", he was fined $92.00 "in lieu of 25% penalty and interest from due date." We wish we had the "attached brief" mentioned, it would be interesting to see the specifics of Genovese's report, but this remains an unique article attached to one of the most powerful and notorious members of the American Mafia.
Estimated Value $250 - 350.
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