Jon McBride Sentenced for Tax Fraud in Utah

SALT LAKE CITY – Jon Telford McBride of Kaysville, Utah, was sentenced Monday afternoon to 27 months in prison for tax evasion and filing a false federal income tax return. The court also ordered him to pay $174,684 in restitution.

McBride was convicted following a jury trial in September on three counts of tax evasion and one count of filing a false federal income tax return. He failed to report nearly $110,000 in gross income for the 2005 tax year and willfully attempted to evade taxes for several years by underreporting his income.

“In today’s economy, it’s crucial that everyone adheres to tax laws,” said John G. Collins, IRS Criminal Investigation Special Agent in Charge of Utah. “This sentence sends a strong message: tax evasion is a serious offense with real consequences.”

The evidence at trial showed McBride used nominees to hide ownership in property and partnerships from the IRS. Acting Assistant Attorney General Caroline D. Ciraolo commended the IRS-Criminal Investigation agents, who investigated the case, and Trial Attorneys Brent Ward and Andrea Kafka, who prosecuted it.

Ciraolo also thanked the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the District of Utah for their significant assistance in bringing McBride to justice. More information on the Tax Division can be found on its website.