Kevin Jeffrey Stiller, Tax Evasion, Iowa 2022

Ankeny Man Sentenced to 18 Months in Federal Prison for Failing to File Income Tax Returns

DES MOINES, IA – Kevin Jeffrey Stiller, age 59, of Ankeny, Iowa, was sentenced to 18 months in prison for failing to file income tax returns, a crime that has serious consequences in the eyes of the law.

According to court documents, Stiller, the owner and operator of Spruce Hill Tree Service, received taxable income from this business in 2015 and 2017. Despite knowing he was required to file federal income tax returns for these years, Stiller willfully failed to do so.

The defendant additionally failed to file federal income tax returns for the years 2008 – 2014, 2016, 2018, and 2019. In a statement, Tyler Hatcher, Special Agent in Charge for IRS Criminal Investigation, said, ‘The foundation of our tax system is the voluntary filing of tax returns by each citizen required to do so. Mr. Stiller flagrantly disregarded this basic duty for nearly 15 years.’

Senior Judge James E. Gritzner imposed a 9-month prison sentence on each count, to be served consecutively, meaning one after the other. Following completion of his prison term, Stiller will be on supervised release for one additional year. He is also responsible for paying his tax liability in full.

United States Attorney Richard D. Westphal of the Southern District of Iowa made the announcement. The Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigations investigated the case. The case was prosecuted by Assistant United States Attorney Adam J. Kerndt.

Stiller’s actions have consequences, and he will face the music for his crimes. As Hatcher pointed out, filing income tax returns timely and accurately is a basic duty of every citizen. Those who fail to do so will be held accountable, as Stiller has learned the hard way.

Grimy Times will continue to follow this story and bring you updates as more information becomes available.

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