Reba Marcelle Myers Pleads Guilty to Tax Evasion

Reba Marcelle Myers of Winchester, Virginia, has admitted to willfully dodging $10,864.60 in federal taxes while serving as Vice President of a Berkeley County business. The plea, entered in Martinsburg, West Virginia, marks a fall from grace for a woman once entrusted with top-level financial responsibilities.

Myers pleaded guilty to one count of “Willful Failure to Collect/Pay Over Tax,” a charge that doesn’t require theft to stick—but does require intent. Prosecutors say she knew the money was owed and chose not to pay. The Internal Revenue Service launched the investigation after discrepancies surfaced in quarterly tax filings tied to the business.

Acting United States Attorney Betsy Steinfeld Jividen confirmed the plea, stating, ‘This is not a paperwork error. This is a deliberate act.’ Myers now stares down a potential five-year federal prison sentence and a fine of up to $250,000. The actual penalty will hinge on sentencing guidelines, the severity of the offense, and any prior criminal history.

The case was handled by Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael D. Stein, who painted a picture of a corporate officer who bypassed her duties and left the tax burden on others. The government argues that those who control payroll and tax remittance have a legal—and moral—obligation to uphold federal law.

U.S. Magistrate Judge Michael John Aloi presided over the hearing, where Myers offered no defense. No restitution hearing has been scheduled, but court records indicate it will be a central component of sentencing.

For now, the message from federal prosecutors is clear: even mid-level executives aren’t immune. When tax obligations are ignored, especially by those in power, the feds will come calling. Reba Marcelle Myers is learning that lesson the hard way.