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The Department of Revenue has added more information on its website about out-of-state dealers and marketplace facilitators, including important notices and frequently asked questions.

The Department of Revenue has issued a new important notice regarding tax filing deadline extensions for franchise & excise taxes and Hall income tax in Bradley and Hamilton counties due to damage from the April tornadoes and severe storms

Benton, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to the indictment and arrest of Richard Tyler, Jr., former owner of Whitewater Grill in Ocoee, TN. The Polk County Sherriff’s Office arrested Tyler, 63, Monday evening, and his bond was set at $30,000. Special agents from the Tennessee Department of Revenue assisted the Sherriff’s Office.

Nashville, Tenn. - Mark your calendars. For 2020 only, the Tennessee General Assembly has approved two sales tax holiday weekends to help Tennesseans save money and support the economy amid the COVID-19 pandemic.

Knoxville, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to Ralph Gary Kerr and Delores Anderson Smith, both formerly of Grady Kerr Motors, pleading guilty to theft and tax fraud Wednesday.

Newport, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to Melvin James Tucker pleading guilty to sales tax evasion and theft charges.

Gainesboro, Tenn. - The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation that led to former Jackson County Clerk, Amanda Stafford, pleading guilty Thursday to two counts of theft related to fraudulent motor vehicle registrations.