GREENBRIER, Tenn. – Brittany Cardwell has been arrested for tax evasion following an investigation by the Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue. Her bond has been set at $5,000.
Last week, a Robertson County Grand Jury indicted Cardwell on one felony count of tax evasion. The indictment claims that Cardwell provided false and fraudulent information to the Robertson County clerk’s office regarding the registration of her personal vehicle.
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“It’s not fair to allow people to falsify vehicle registration documents by lowering the actual sales price,” said Revenue Chief Compliance Officer Tommy Sneed. “The Department of Revenue pursues criminal sanctions to provide accountability for such actions.”
If convicted, Cardwell could face a maximum sentence of two years in the state penitentiary and a fine of up to $3,000.
This criminal case was pursued by the Department of Revenue in cooperation with the Nineteenth Judicial District Attorney Robert Nash’s Office. Citizens who suspect violations of Tennessee’s revenue laws are encouraged to call the toll-free tax fraud hotline at (800) FRAUDTX (372-8389).
The Department of Revenue administers state tax laws, motor vehicle title and registration laws, and collects associated taxes and fees. It collects around 87 percent of total state revenue and during the 2023 fiscal year, it collected nearly $22 billion in state taxes and fees and more than $4.7 billion in taxes and fees for local governments. For more information, visit www.tn.gov/revenue.
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