In Jackson, Tennessee, Michele Angeline Partee has pleaded guilty to two counts of use tax evasion, following an investigation by the Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue. The investigation revealed that Partee had fraudulently registered two vehicles at the Madison County clerk’s office.
On January 31, 2025, Judge Donald Allen accepted Partee’s guilty plea. Partee received a sentence of two years probation and was ordered to pay $1,898.50 in restitution to the State of Tennessee.
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David Gerregano, Revenue Commissioner, emphasized the department’s commitment to promoting compliance with Tennessee’s tax laws, stating that the guilty plea highlights efforts to ensure fair administration of the laws. This case was pursued in cooperation with District Attorney General Jody Pickens’ Office.
The Department of Revenue encourages citizens to report suspected violations of Tennessee’s revenue laws through their toll-free hotline at (800) FRAUDTX (372-8389). The department oversees the administration of state tax laws and motor vehicle title and registration laws, and it is responsible for the collection of associated taxes and fees. In the 2024 fiscal year, the department collected $22.2 billion in state taxes and $4.7 billion in local taxes and fees. More information about the department can be found on their website at www.tn.gov/revenue.
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