Fort Collins businessman Donald Smith charged with tax evasion

DENVER – Fort Collins businessman Donald D. Smith has been charged with three counts of failing to file income tax returns by the U.S. Attorney’s office.

Smith, 66, owner and operator of Mountain West Children’s Academy LLC, failed to file income tax returns for income earned in 2008, 2009 and 2010, according to the allegations released Monday.

The allegations were filed April 8 but remained sealed until his first appearance before the court April 21. The case is pending.

According to the Internal Revenue Service, Smith received gross income of approximately $183,343 in 2008, $122,068 in 2009 and $154,900 in 2010, but “willfully…