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KNOXVILLE, Tenn. ⎯ The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led Chris Rothermel pleading guilty to tax evasion charges.

NASHVILLE -- Join the Department of Revenue on April 29 at 9 am Central time for a free webinar to discuss taxes for wineries, distilleries, and breweries.

As a result of the severe storms, straight-line winds, tornadoes, and flooding that began on April 2, 2025, the Federal Emergency Management Agency issued a disaster declaration for the entire state of Tennessee.

NASHVILLE – Attention, new business owners! Join the Department of Revenue on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 at 8:30 AM Central time for a free webinar designed for new businesses.

JACKSON, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to Derek Wood pleading guilty to 42 felony counts of tax evasion related to the filing of false sales tax returns.

NASHVILLE - Join the Department of Revenue on March 25 at 9 am Central time for a free webinar to discuss business tax deductions.

MT. JULIET, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to Benjamin Richard Knihtila pleading guilty to tax evasion.

Consistent with the IRS’s decision to extend federal due dates to May 1, 2025, for those businesses located in a designated disaster area resulting from Hurricane Helene, the Department has extended the franchise and excise tax filing and payment due dates to May 1, 2025.

NASHVILLE -- Join the Department of Revenue on February 25 at 9 am Central time for a free webinar to discuss Tennessee tax exemptions available for military service members.

JACKSON, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to Michele Angeline Partee pleading guilty to two counts of use tax evasion.

BLOUNTVILLE, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led John Edward Saunders pleading guilty Wednesday to one count of use tax evasion.

NASHVILLE -- Join the Department of Revenue on January 28 at 9 am Central time for a free webinar to discuss liquor by the drink (LBD) tax.