Franklin County Resident Sentenced on Sales Tax Evasion Charges

WINCHESTER, Tenn. - The Tennessee Department of Revenue’s Special Investigations Section conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Mark Alan Hill on two counts of sales tax evasion. On August 28, 2008, Hill was granted pretrial diversion, required to perform 150 hours of community service and sentenced to two years unsupervised probation.

Hill was ordered to pay $1,014 in restitution to the state for unpaid sales tax on his purchase of two boats.  Additionally, civil taxes, penalties and interest will be due the state.

“The Department of Revenue promotes voluntary taxpayer compliance by educating taxpayers, aggressively pursuing criminal sanctions and demanding accountability when taxpayers engage in fraudulent activity,” said Revenue Commissioner Reagan Farr. “This investigation underscores our department’s ongoing efforts to enforce Tennessee’s tax laws.”

This case was pursued criminally by the department in cooperation with District Attorney General J. Michael Taylor’s Office. Citizens who suspect violations of Tennessee’s revenue laws should call the toll-free tax fraud hot line at (800) FRAUDTX (372-8389).