Comments on: Molino Man Charged With Failing To Remit State Sales Tax

By: Adam

Adam — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 02:44:06 +0000

Citizen, I also was in business in Florida for over 40 years. You do understand that sales tax collected is not your money. Not when you collect it, not never. You cannot depend on the people of Florida to pay for your business expenses.

By: Citizen

Citizen — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 02:29:37 +0000

So as not to disparage local government, My fine for not paying electronically was not local sales tax.

By: Citizen

Citizen — Wed, 01 Aug 2018 02:20:30 +0000

Incredible how much you need in the bank to keep up with payroll, workmans comp.
electric, debts, liability insurance, accounting, current taxes and on and on. Just because there was enough to cover the amount of debt, does not mean you would have enough the next month to continue in business, pay employees and keep customer commitments, not to mention the other people in life depending on a portion of your income. Good luck to the gentleman. I remember the first 750 fine I got and the second. I paid the taxes on time, They cashed the checks on time. Hired an accountant who told me I was fined for not paying electronically. Kept that accountant.

By: Adam

Adam — Tue, 31 Jul 2018 21:57:20 +0000

Bring it on, but this is money that he collected from his customers to go to the state. It wasn’t his money. He would have received a small, very small, share if he paid on time. He had the money in the bank, it wasn’t his money.

By: Bring it on

Bring it on — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 20:07:39 +0000

I’ve known Eddie since we were in Elementary School he’s always been a stand up guy. He took his family’s business to the next level and has done great . For reasons we don’t know his business has hit hard times. As a licensed contractor in Florida since 1996 I know what it’s like with dealing with state and federal government and they always come out good even when they’re wrong. I challenge anyone out there, go into business and see what the real world is like, until you have don’t judge. From the day you start your business up, EVERYONES IN YOUR BACK POCKET !!!!

By: Someone who knows

Someone who knows — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 19:48:02 +0000

Wasnt just 2 employees it was more and these significant proof of it. He chose not to press charges because when he did on one nothing was done but all that’s about to change. This man lost everything because of people he thought to be good employees and their out living their life and one stealing from other employers and that’s court records too. So before you keep commenting about his mistakes look in the mirror you’re probably one of them.

By: Former employee

Former employee — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 18:28:32 +0000

I hate this has happened to Eddie, but we are all aware that EVERYONE has to pay taxes. Eddie did have 2 employees that stole from him, a significant amount at that. Eddie should have pressed charges on those 2, but he didn’t because he is a good hearted person. Eddie is a great person and was an amazing boss. However he did make mistakes bd got hisself in a pickle, which I’m sure we have all been in before. He was given the chance to make pay arrangements and didn’t comply, so with the commit below about how a former employee shredded all the documents, it states in article that Eddie agreed to a payment plan, so therefore he was FULLY aware of the taxes he owed.I hope Eddie can pay his taxes and move on from all this mess. I do not just consider Eddie my former boss, he is more like my family. To Eddie and his family, keep your head up, things will get better!

By: Chelleepea

Chelleepea — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 18:23:11 +0000

Keep your chin up Mr. Craig! I don’t know you but I know when in business you get yourself in a situations you don’t intend to. And those who don’t know the situation will think you bought a yacht with the money but all of that will pass and you’re true friends will stick by you.

By: Anonymous

Anonymous — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 17:16:05 +0000

It’s horrible what is being posted without knowing the facts. People keep saying that he can’t say he didn’t know after 45 notifications…. well, yea it’s possible when the person responsible was an employee who was shredding all the correspondence. What a shame for her to do such a thing to a man who has done so much for her. But karma will catch up with her and come back and bite her in the butt. Eddie is an amazing man and has always put everyone else’s needs before his own. He would never do something like this intentionally. He has been give the short end of the stick and has been taken advantage of by someone he trusted and helped for years. She’d have no money or place to go without his help.

By: A Friend

A Friend — Mon, 30 Jul 2018 15:59:27 +0000

Someone who knows is correct … this was due to employees stealing and pocketing money. Eddie is a great guy and friend who would do anything for his family and friends. He just got the short end of the stick for being big hearted and was totally taken advantage of. Now look at the price he is paying , not fair!!!