Who's the Biggest Tax Cheat in California? Franchise Tax Board Lists 500

BEVERLY HILLS, CA -- With the deadline to file taxes just around the corner, the state of California decided to shame some deadbeat taxpayers, and perhaos get them to pay up.

Twice a year, in April and October, the state Franchise Tax Board publishes a list of the top tax dodgers in the state, which is something it is legally required to do.

In its list of the "Top 500 Delinquent Taxpayers," the FTB includes individuals as well as businesses that have not paid their taxes. Collectively these deadbeats owe the state $266 million in income taxes.

Top of the list is Sherman Mazur of Beverly Hills. He owes the state a whopping $12.4 million. But he's not the only who owe the state multi-million dollars in back taxes.

• Henry C. Yuen of Mercer Island, Wash. owes $7,568,767.53.
• Max D. Curry of Los Angeles owes $6,875,175.14
• Steven C. Marshall of Aspen, Colo. owes $5,191,400.60

Since the list's inception in 2007, California has collected more than $507 million from delinquent taxpayers.

Delinquent taxpayers were notified about their delinquency 30 days before their names were placed on the list.

For the complete list of tax cheaters, click here.