A former manager at Harding Place Wholesale in Nashville found himself facing the hard truth of the law after pleading guilty to tax and counterfeiting charges. Last week’s court session, overseen by Judge Angela Dalton, concluded with Mohamad Amer receiving a sentence of 10 years of supervised probation following his admission to the felony offenses.
Amidst the proceedings, it was revealed by the Tennessee Department of Revenue, through a joint investigation with the Metro Nashville Police Department, detailing the degree of Amer's infractions. According to a statement obtained by the department, Amer also faces the task of restitution, grappling with the sum of $148,720.55 he's ordered to pay back.
During the trial, Revenue Commissioner David Gerregano sent a clear message about the state's stance on fraudulent tax activity. "The Department of Revenue has always been committed to making sure Tennessee’s tax laws and procedures are applied uniformly," Gerregano expressed. "Retailers engaged in fraudulent tax activity should not have a competitive advantage over honest businesspeople." This sentiment underscored the department's pledge to uphold the fairness in the Tennessee tax code.
Coordinated efforts by the Department of Revenue and District Attorney Glenn Funk’s Office were responsible for bringing the case to a close. The vigilant eyes of citizens, the department is reminding, play a critical role in tax law enforcement, urging anyone suspecting violations to call the toll-free tax fraud hot line at (800) FRAUDTX (372-8389). Functioning as the administrative arm for state tax laws, the Department of Revenue disclosed it managed to collect nearly $22 billion in state taxes and fees, along with over $4.7 billion for local governments during the 2023 fiscal year.
