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“Jacky” Store Owner Charged For Sales Tax Violations
posted (November 22, 2016)
A Chinese business owner from the mile eight community got dragged before the court today because his store was doing some funny business on sales tax.

47 year old Zihuie He, the owner of "Jacky" supermarket is accused of failing to issue a tax receipt, failing to utilize a programmable cash register and failing to keep proper books and records.

The Sales Tax Office says he was caught in a sting operation on Saturday, October 29, 2016, when a Sales tax employee entered the store, purchased some items, and was not given a receipt.

Today in Court, Zihuie He pleaded not guilty and was offered bail of $1,500 dollars. His next court date is set for December 6, 2016.

For his part, Zihuie He says he no longer owns or operates the store - but it still retains his name as the owner of record.

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