Attorney's Note

Under the Tennessee Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:
ClassPrisonFine
class C misdemeanorup to 30 daysup to $50
For details, see Tenn. Code § 40-35-111

Terms Used In Tennessee Code 67-8-217

  • Affidavit: A written statement of facts confirmed by the oath of the party making it, before a notary or officer having authority to administer oaths.

It is a Class C misdemeanor for any executor to fail to file any affidavit or duplicate federal tax return or other instrument required by this part to be filed, or to pay the tax imposed by this part when payable hereunder, or to comply with and obey any rule or regulation promulgated by the commissioner of revenue for the enforcement of this part, or to make and file a false return or report or other instrument required to be made and filed under this part.