A Butler man was sentenced in federal court to three years probation and ordered to pay over $711,000 to the IRS after being convicted of failing to pay employment taxes for two businesses.

According to the Department of Justice, between 2016 and 2023, Michael D. Funovits, 51, failed to pay payroll taxes he collected on behalf of his businesses, PennRo Associates LLC and Penn Exteriors LLC.

The Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigation Unit conducted the investigation that led to Funovits’ prosecution, according to a news release from U.S. Attorney Troy Rivetti of the Western District of Pennsylvania.

Funovits previously pleaded guilty to four counts.

He was sentenced by United States District Judge William S. Stickman IV.