• Contact Us
  • About Us
  • Privacy Policy
  • Terms Of Use
  • Advertising
  • Disclosure
  • Newsletter
Sunday, February 5, 2023
Sebastian Daily
  • News
    • All News
    • Business
    • Community
    • Crime
    • Food
    • Health
    • Fishing
    • Letters to the Editor
    • Newsletter
    • Traffic
    • Videos
  • Events
  • Awards
    • Best Bars in Sebastian
    • Best Diners in Sebastian, Florida
    • Best Music in Sebastian
    • Best Pizza in Sebastian
    • Best Pubs in Sebastian
    • Best Sub Sandwiches in Sebastian
    • Best Wings in Sebastian
  • Fishing
  • Health Inspections
  • Obituaries
  • Weather
No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • All News
    • Business
    • Community
    • Crime
    • Food
    • Health
    • Fishing
    • Letters to the Editor
    • Newsletter
    • Traffic
    • Videos
  • Events
  • Awards
    • Best Bars in Sebastian
    • Best Diners in Sebastian, Florida
    • Best Music in Sebastian
    • Best Pizza in Sebastian
    • Best Pubs in Sebastian
    • Best Sub Sandwiches in Sebastian
    • Best Wings in Sebastian
  • Fishing
  • Health Inspections
  • Obituaries
  • Weather
No Result
View All Result
Sebastian Daily
No Result
View All Result
Home Crime

Rosie’s Bottoms Up Owner Arrested for Evading Sales Tax

Andy Hodges by Andy Hodges
May 2, 2020 / 2:11 PM
A A
Owner of Rosie's Bottoms Up in Micco, Florida.

Owner of Rosie's Bottoms Up in Micco, Florida.

Share on FacebookShare on TwitterShare via Email

Rose Ann Turnquist, owner of Rosie’s Bottoms Up in Micco, was arrested Thursday on charges of failing to remit sales tax, and evading sales tax after filing a false return.

A Senior Financial Investigator with the State of Florida Department of Revenue investigated Rosie’s Bottoms Up and found that from August 2018 through October 2019, Turnquist collected and failed to remit $28,071 in sales tax, according to the affidavit.

The investigator stated that on November 15, 2019, when she interviewed Turnquist about the false sales tax return, she claimed she was looking to sell everything.

“She advised she was about to lose everything and said she had mortgages on the business and her house and wanted to sell everything. She acknowledged that some sales tax returns hadn’t been filed and further advised the state had put a lien on her bank account. She stated her son described it as her money floating around in the cloud, and she had to sign some papers to release the money so that the taxes could be paid,” the investigator said in the report.

When asked where the sales tax money went, Turnquist advised she can’t touch her money and will pay the sales tax once it gets sorted out with the bank.

According to the investigator, some returns were filed without payment, and some returns haven’t been filed at all.

“I explained that I was investigating whether or not Theft of State Funds was committed. I advised that failure to remit collected sales tax in excess of $1,000 is Theft of State Funds and considered a felony,” the investigator said in the affidavit.

The investigator told Turnquist that the state attorney’s office would be looking into the case further. Turnquist said her bank account would be straightened in a few days and will pay the sales tax.

On December 6, 2019, a second investigator met with Turnquist to talk about the delinquencies.

“Turnquist said she had no good reason why the returns weren’t filed,” according to the affidavit.

Rosie's Bottoms Up
Rosie’s Bottoms Up

Rosie’s Bottoms Up, located at 8400 U.S. Highway 1 in Micco, has been for sale for the past year.

“She advised she is trying to sell the property and attempting to get a loan so that she can pay off everyone she owes, including the Florida Department of Revenue. She asked that I go easy on her and give her as much time as I can so she can attempt to pay what she owes,” according to the inspector.

The investigator found that Turnquist also failed to file six-consecutive returns. A total of $28,071 in sales tax was collected from customers and was not paid to the Florida Department of Revenue.

Turnquist was arrested on April 30, 2020, on the two felony charges.

MORE FROM SEBASTIAN DAILY

Nicolette from Treasure Coast Shellfish and Carmine from Crab E Bills

In-House Oyster Tasting from Exclusive Treasure Coast Shellfish Farm in Sebastian

by Andy Hodges
February 3, 2023

...

Chris Harris and family.

Letters: Confessions of a Sebastian River High School Quarterback Mom

by Sebastian Daily
January 30, 2023

...

Captain Hirams Resort

Check out the new renovations at Captain Hirams Resort

by Sebastian Daily
February 4, 2023

...

Tags: Micco FL News
Previous Post

Sebastian News Update and COVID-19 for 5/1/2020

Next Post

Sebastian News for 5/2/2020: Bar Owner Arrested, COVID-19 Update

Next Post

Sebastian News for 5/2/2020: Bar Owner Arrested, COVID-19 Update

MORE FROM SEBASTIAN DAILY

Sebastian police conduct crash investigation.

Pedestrian struck near St. Sebastian Church on U.S. Highway 1

by Andy Hodges
February 4, 2023

...

Sebastian Police Token

Sebastian Police Department Announces Positive Behavior Support Initiatives for Local Youth

by Tina Hodges
February 2, 2023

...

ZAZU

“Find the One” Event at HALO No-Kill Rescue in Sebastian, Vero Beach

by Tina Hodges
February 1, 2023

...

County Comissioner Joe Earman (Courtesy of Indian River County)

County alerts city about potential water utility issues for Sebastian annexation

by Andy Hodges
February 1, 2023

...

Sebastian Daily

Trusted news in Indian River County and Sebastian, Florida. Sebastian Daily offers hometown news, reviews, obituaries, weather, and hurricane updates.

Follow Us on Social Media

Mailing Address

Sebastian Daily, LLC
1603 U.S. Highway 1
Suite 102
Sebastian, Florida 32958

For advertising services or to post an obituary, please call Tina at 772-925-5221.

Categories

  • Business
  • Community
  • Crime
  • Events
  • Health
  • Letters to the Editor
  • Obituaries
  • Restaurants
  • Sebastian Inlet Fishing Report
  • Traffic
  • Videos
  • Weather
  • About
  • Advertise
  • Privacy & Policy
  • Contact
  • Disclosure

© 2023 Sebastian Daily. All Rights Reserved. Sebastian Daily® is a registered trademark of Sebastian Daily, LLC.

No Result
View All Result
  • News
    • All News
    • Business
    • Community
    • Crime
    • Food
    • Health
    • Letters to the Editor
    • Traffic
    • Videos
  • Events
  • Fishing
  • Awards
    • Best Bars in Sebastian
    • Best Diners in Sebastian
    • Best Music in Sebastian
    • Best Pizza in Sebastian
    • Best Pubs in Sebastian
    • Best Sub Sandwiches in Sebastian
    • Best Wings in Sebastian
  • Obituaries
  • Weather
  • Health Inspections
  • Newsletter

© 2023 Sebastian Daily. All Rights Reserved. Sebastian Daily® is a registered trademark of Sebastian Daily, LLC.