Don’t attempt to scam the state of Tennessee when it comes to paying taxes.
That’s the message from Nashville District Attorney Glenn Funk and the Tennessee Department of Revenue. The two agencies teamed up earlier this year to indict and arrest Paul E. Cox, the owner of Southeast Automotive in Nashville, on 6 felony counts of tax evasion and one count of theft over a quarter of million dollars. The indictments allege Cox falsified monthly sales tax returns and knowingly failed to remit sale tax of more than $250,000 to the TN Dept. of Revenue. If convicted, Cox could face more than 25 years in prison and close to $100,000 in fines.
If you suspect violations of Tennessee’s revenue laws, call the toll free state tax fraud hot line at (800) FRAUDTX (372-8389).