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BATTLE LAKE, MN (KDLM) – Terry and Margaret Haviland of Battle Lake, the owners of Granny’s Pantry, have both been charged with multiple felony tax crimes, according to the Minnesota Department of Revenue.
A report from MnDOR states that the Havilands failed to file income tax returns or pay income tax from 2017 through 2021. Upon further investigation into Granny’s Pantry, the complaints allege that she failed to file sales and use tax returns for multiple periods from May 2017 through May 2022 and failed to pay sales tax for multiple periods from July 2017 through May 2022.
Ms. Haviland told investigators that she was aware of the missing and unpaid returns and confirmed that they collected sales tax from customers but used the money for business needs instead of sending it to the state. The Havilands allegedly owe more than $174,000 in individual income and sales taxes.
The charges for both Margaret Haviland and Terry Haviland are five counts of failing to file individual income tax returns and five felony counts of failing to pay individual income tax. Ms. Haviland is also charged with 29 felony counts of failing to file sales and use tax returns and 31 felony counts of failing to pay and remit sales and use tax.
Each tax-related felony charge carries a maximum penalty of five years in prison, a $10,000 fine, or both.
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