Unfiled Sales Tax Returns – Avoid Criminal Problems – Ft.Lauderdale, Miami, Palm Beaches
The Department of Revenue of the State of Florida has been warning South Florida businesses that it was going to lay down the hammer on unfiled, past due, and unpaid Sales Tax Returns. On September 5 it did just that.
What is so surprising about this case, it was a very small case and to a person that was of no notoriety. Usually, the State loves to make big statements on large and famous place and people. This time, they came after the small man.
In Sunrise, Florida.
The former owner of a Sunrise restaurant is accused of pocketing more than $12,000 is sales tax receipts collected from customers..
Mr. Julio E. Ramirez, 63, of Tamarac, Florida was arrested Sept. 5 and charged with theft of State of Florida, Department of Revenue funds, failing to file tax returns and failing to pay taxes due at various times since 2010.
The report said that Mr. Ramirez kept the sales taxes he collected when he owned and operated Emilio’s Italian Restaurant at 11130 W. Oakland Park Blvd.
Remember, this case has not been tried and these are claims made against Ramirez.
If convicted, Ramirez faces up to five years in prison, a $5,000 fine and the repayment of the sales taxes plus interest, penalties and investigative costs.
If you have unfiled, past due, or unpaid Sales Tax Returns call us today . 954-492-0088
