The Special Investigations Section of the Tennessee Department of Revenue conducted the investigation leading to 26-year-old Cody Lynn McBroon pleading guilty this week to two counts of tax evasion. The charges were related to his false registration of two vehicles at the McMinn County Clerk’s Office.

Judge Andrew Freiberg accepted the guilty plea. He sentenced McBroon to 24 months on supervised probation and ordered him to pay restitution to the State of Tennessee.

“The Department of Revenue strives to promote voluntary compliance with Tennessee’s tax laws by educating taxpayers and aggressively pursuing criminal sanctions for accountability of fraudulent actors,” said Revenue Commissioner David Gerregano. “This guilty plea underscores the department’s efforts to ensure for a level playing field for everyone and a fair administration of Tennessee’s tax laws.”

Citizens who suspect violations of Tennessee’s revenue laws should call the toll-free tax fraud hotline at (800) FRAUDTX (372-8389).