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Fort Collins Man Sentenced to Prison for Tax Evasion
Denver, CO – A Fort Collins man has been sentenced to prison for income tax evasion, according to a federal court ruling. Brian E. Annis, age 56, was sentenced to 9 months in federal prison by U.S. District Court Judge Christine M. Arguello, along with 3 years of supervised release. Annis was also ordered to pay $206,324.63 in restitution to the IRS.
The case against Annis was investigated by the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation and prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Pegeen D. Rhyne. Annis had previously pleaded guilty to the charges on September 26, 2014, after being indicted by a federal grand jury in Denver on April 8, 2014.
According to the plea agreement and indictment, Annis willfully failed to file his personal federal income tax returns for tax years 2001 through 2006 and willfully evaded the payment of taxes, penalties and interest assessed to him by the IRS for those tax years. In 2004, Annis paid Creative Consulting Group and Joe Hill $2,100 to create an ‘International Business Trust’ called Glacier Mountain Holdings, which was used to hide his personal residence from the IRS.
Aannis moved his personal residence into the trust in December 2004, but transferred it back to himself and his spouse in December 2005. However, in 2007, Annis transferred the house back into the trust, citing concerns that the IRS might conduct an asset search.
Between 2007 and 2010, Annis paid Creative Consulting Group and Hill to maintain Glacier Mountain Holdings. Joe Hill was convicted on related charges in the District of Wyoming following a jury trial.
Annis’s sentence is a result of his efforts to evade the IRS and hide his assets. The case serves as a reminder of the consequences of tax evasion and the importance of complying with federal tax laws.
U.S. Attorney John Walsh and IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent in Charge Gilbert R. Garza announced the sentencing, emphasizing the importance of holding individuals accountable for their actions.
Key Facts
- State: Colorado
- Category: Fraud & Financial Crimes
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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