Missouri § 144.500 - Penalty for fraud or evasion.
Full text of Missouri Revised Statutes of Missouri § 144.500 — Penalty for fraud or evasion., with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 144.500. Penalty for fraud or evasion.
If fraud or evasion on the part of a person is discovered by the director of revenue, he shall determine the amount of which the state has been defrauded, shall add to the amount so determined a penalty equal to twenty-five percent thereof, and shall assess the same against the person. The amount so assessed shall be immediately due and payable; provided, however, that the director of revenue shall promptly thereafter give to said person written notice of such assessment and penalty, which notice shall be served personally on such person, or by registered mail. Such person shall have the right to petition for hearing of such assessment, as is provided herein.
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(RSMo 1939 § 11433, A.L. 1941 p. 698, A.L. 1943 p. 1012, A.L. 1945 p. 1865)
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Source: official Missouri text · Last verified 2026-08-27
Frequently Asked Questions About Missouri § 144.500
What does Revised Statutes of Missouri § 144.500 cover?
Section 144.500 ("Penalty for fraud or evasion.") is part of the Revised Statutes of Missouri, the codified statutory law of Missouri. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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