Ryan J. McMillin, a 52-year-old timeshare salesman from Ozark, Missouri, was sentenced to 18 months in federal prison for attempted tax evasion. The sentencing took place in Springfield by U.S. District Judge M. Douglas Harpool. In addition to the prison term, McMillin will serve three years of supervised release and must pay $460,283 in restitution plus $149,396.68 in interest.
McMillin pleaded guilty on June 18, 2025. He admitted to not reporting income earned while working for four different companies between 2018 and 2023. During this period, he submitted eight forms to his employers falsely claiming exempt status on his W-4s, which resulted in no taxes being withheld from his paychecks. He also failed to file income tax returns or pay the $581,981 owed to the IRS over six years.
Special Agent in Charge William Steenson of IRS-Criminal Investigation’s St. Louis Field Office commented on the case: “This time of year, IRS-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) is especially focused on investigating tax fraud. This sentence is an important victory for every taxpayer who plays by the rules, and it sends a message to those who attempt to shirk their responsibilities,” said Special Agent in Charge William Steenson, IRS-Criminal Investigation, St. Louis Field Office. “Thanks to our partnership with the U.S. Attorney’s Office, those who defraud the U.S. government through tax evasion will be held accountable.”
United States Attorney R. Matthew Price added: “Don’t become a convicted felon because you think you can get away with cheating the government on paying your fair share of taxes.”
Assistant U.S. Attorney Casey Clark prosecuted this case following an investigation by IRS-Criminal Investigation.
The United States Attorney’s Office for the Western District of Missouri manages federal crime prosecutions and civil litigation across 66 counties in western Missouri—covering territory from the Iowa border down to Arkansas—and operates offices in Kansas City, Jefferson City and Springfield (official website). The office collaborates closely with federal agencies such as IRS-CI as well as state and local law enforcement partners within its jurisdiction (official website).
