September 11, 2009
Eugene, Oregon Business Owner Pleads Guilty to Federal Tax Charge
William Jackson Enters Guilty Plea to Filing a False Employer's Quarterly Tax Return
Eugene, Ore. – William Jackson, 53, a resident of Eugene, Oregon, and owner of Jackson Ceiling Systems, Inc., appeared in United States District Court and pleaded guilty to one count of willfully aiding and assisting in filing a false quarterly payroll tax return. Sentencing is set for December 1, 2009 at 1:30 before United States District Court Chief Judge Ann Aiken.
Aiding and abetting a false tax return is a Class E felony punishable by imprisonment for up to three years, a $250,000 fine, and up to one year of supervised release following imprisonment.
In Jackson’s plea agreement with the United States Attorney’s Office, he admitted that on or about June 30, 2003, he willfully aided and assisted another person to prepare and present to the IRS a Form 941, Employer’s Quarterly Federal Tax Return for Jackson Ceiling Systems, Inc., which he knew falsely reported the amount of total wages paid. Jackson agreed to meet his future tax obligations, file amended tax returns, if required, and pay any back taxes due and owing. Because Jackson gave substantial assistance to authorities and the tax loss was less than $80,000, the United States Attorney’s Office agreed not to oppose a probationary sentence.
The investigation was conducted by the Internal Revenue Service - Criminal Investigation Division. The case was prosecuted by Assistant U.S. Attorney Bud Fitzgerald.
