Florence County pet storeowner arrested for not remitting withheld taxes
Jobie Barker, owner of Barkers Pets in Florence County, was arrested today by South Carolina Department of Revenue (SCDOR) Agents for three counts of failing to remit taxes withheld from employee paychecks.
For tax years 2014 – 2016, Barker withheld a total of $11,048 in South Carolina state income taxes from employee paychecks. However, the defendant failed to file South Carolina Withholding Tax Returns and to remit those taxes due to the state of South Carolina.
If convicted, Barker faces fines up to $10,000 and/or up to five years in prison per count.
The SCDOR is committed to the fair administration of tax laws. By taking enforcement action against noncompliant taxpayers, the Department seeks to prevent unfairly increasing the tax burden on those who do comply.
