WACO, Texas (KWTX) - A Waco business owner has been accused of purchasing tobacco products from an unlicensed out-of-state tobacco distributor and failing to pay taxes on those purchases, an affidavit alleges.
Majdi Wael Salhab, 35, is charged with books and records violations and unlawful possession of untaxed tobacco products, both third-degree felonies. Tobacco Heating
The owner of the business, Salhab, was unable to provide an invoice for the tobacco products and a tobacco records demand was issued to the business, according to the affidavit.
On Aug. 17, Salhab sent an email to TCPA with two separate invoices for the tobacco products found at his business.
Additionally, the affidavit states the invoices show the purchasers tax ID number and tobacco permit number, but do not show the sellers tobacco permit number which is required by Texas Tax Code.
A TCPA Criminal Division analyst performed a search of TCPA records and did not find any business known as “Superstar Brands LLC” that was authorized to distribute tobacco in Texas.
Further review of the invoices revealed that Salhab bought 144 boxes of untaxed tobacco and neglected to pay $87.84 in taxes, an affidavit alleges.
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