Harold R. Stanley, Tax Evasion, Missouri 2015

KANSAS CITY, Mo. – A Peculiar, Mo., man has been indicted for tax evasion, according to a recent indictment.

Harold R. Stanley, 61, of Peculiar, was charged in a two-count indictment returned by a federal grand jury in Kansas City on August 25, 2015.

Stanley was an independent contractor who was employed by companies as a consultant. Today’s indictment alleges that Stanley failed to file any tax returns for 2005 and 2006. For tax years 2007 through 2009, Stanley allegedly filed substantially correct returns but left the tax line entry blank and failed to submit any payment.

According to the indictment, the total tax loss for 2005 through 2009 is $264,294.

Stanley is charged with one count of tax evasion and one count of endeavoring to obstruct and impede the due administration of the internal revenue laws. According to the indictment, Stanley submitted fake money orders for payment to the Internal Revenue Service, returned documents to the Internal Revenue Service claiming that the tax assessments were satisfied because they were “Accepted for Value,” filled out payment vouchers with his name in all capital letters but didn’t submitting payment and submitted a false criminal referral to IRS – Criminal Investigation.

Tammy Dickinson, United States Attorney for the Western District of Missouri, cautioned that the charges contained in this indictment are simply accusations, and not evidence of guilt. Evidence supporting the charges must be presented to a federal trial jury, whose duty is to determine guilt or innocence.

This case is being prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Paul S. Becker. It was investigated by IRS-Criminal Investigation.

Stanley’s current status is pending trial. The alleged tax evasion and obstruction of the internal revenue laws carry serious consequences, including imprisonment and significant fines.

As the investigation and prosecution of this case continue, the public is encouraged to report any information regarding tax evasion or other financial crimes to the authorities.

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