In a move that brings accountability to a long-standing tax evasion case, U.S. District Judge Phillip P. Simon sentenced Ronald Eugene Jamerson, 56, of Schererville, Indiana, to serve a significant prison term. On June 20, 2012, Jamerson was indicted by a federal grand jury on 11 counts of willfully failing to file quarterly employment tax returns with the IRS and willfully failing to pay the IRS the federal employment taxes.
According to court documents, Jamerson pleaded guilty to one count of willfully failing to truthfully account for, collect, and pay over employment taxes to the IRS on October 25, 2013. The plea agreement revealed that the total tax loss owed for all tax periods from 2003 through 2008 is approximately $541,083.
Jamerson’s actions not only cheated the government out of millions but also put his employees and the local economy at risk. The case serves as a stark reminder of the consequences of tax evasion and the importance of compliance with tax laws.
The case was investigated by Special Agents from IRS – Criminal Investigation and prosecuted by Trial Attorneys Erin S. Mellen and Chris J. Maietta of the Tax Division, with valuable support from the U.S. Attorney’s Office in Hammond, Indiana.
As a result of his crimes, Jamerson was ordered to serve an unspecified prison term and pay $___ in restitution to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for unpaid individual income taxes and employment taxes. The exact amount of restitution is not specified in the press release.
Jamerson’s case is a prime example of the Tax Division’s commitment to enforcing tax laws and bringing those who cheat the system to justice. The case also highlights the importance of cooperation between federal agencies and local prosecutors in combating tax evasion.
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Key Facts
- State: Indiana
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: DOJ Press Release â†â€â€
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