WATERVILLE, OH – Ronald D. Durbin, 72, a local tax preparer, is facing serious federal charges after being indicted on four counts of tax evasion, according to the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Northern District of Ohio. Durbin, the principal officer and operator of Citizens Tax Service, allegedly failed to report over $1.3 million in income to the IRS, skipping out on his tax obligations for years.
The indictment details a pattern of non-compliance spanning multiple years. Prosecutors allege Durbin willfully failed to file income tax returns for 2006, 2007, 2008, and 2009, despite earning substantial income during those periods. Specifically, the government claims he earned $286,604 in 2006, $306,620 in 2007, $363,031 in 2008, and $348,881 in 2009 – all income subject to federal taxation.
The scheme, as outlined by the U.S. Attorney, wasn’t simple oversight. Durbin is accused of actively working to conceal his income, employing a nominee owner for his tax preparation business, Citizens Tax Service, and using nominee bank accounts to further obscure the funds. This wasn’t a case of forgetfulness; it was a calculated effort to defraud the government, officials say.
“This indictment sends a clear message: no one is above the law, especially those entrusted with handling the financial affairs of others,” said Steven M. Dettelbach, United States Attorney for the Northern District of Ohio, in a released statement. The case was built following a thorough investigation conducted by the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigations division.
Assistant United States Attorney Justin J. Roberts is leading the prosecution. The government will bear the burden of proving Durbin’s guilt beyond a reasonable doubt at trial. As with all indictments, this is merely an accusation, and Durbin is presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Grimy Times will continue to follow this case as it moves through the legal system. The potential penalties for tax evasion of this magnitude are significant, and a conviction could result in substantial fines and imprisonment for the 72-year-old Waterville resident. This case highlights the IRS’s ongoing commitment to cracking down on tax fraud and holding individuals accountable for their financial obligations.
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Key Facts
- State: Ohio
- Agency: DOJ USAO
- Category: White Collar Crime
- Source: Official Source ↗
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