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Docket No. 16-1217
 
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RE:
Waiver request submitted by Thomas A. "Tim" Barfield, Jr., former Secretary of the Department of Revenue, regarding a $12,500 late fee assessed for filing his amended 2015 Tier 1 annual PFD 36 days late.
Facts:
Attorney Gray Sexton (on behalf of Mr. Barfield) requests a waiver of the late fee imposed. Attorney Sexton states that Mr. Barfield did not receive or sign for the NOD asking him to amend his 2015 PFD. Mr. Sexton states that the "other person" was the mail deliverer and without Mr. Barfield's permission, signed Mr. Barfield's name on the green card receipt.

Comments:
TYPE OF REPORT: 2015 Tier 1 Annual PFD Report - Amendment
ORIGINAL DUE DATE: May 15, 2016
DATE NOD RECEIVED: July 14, 2016
DATE REPORT FILED: August 30, 2016
DAYS LATE FROM NOD: 36 days
DAYS LATE FROM ORIGINAL DUE DATE: 106 days
ASSESSED LATE FEE: $12,500
OUTSTANDING PFD LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING CF LATE FEES: None
OUTSTANDING DISCLOSURE REPORTS: None
PRIOR LATE FEES SUSPENDED/WAIVED: None
Law:
La. R.S. 42:1124 requires the Secretary of the Department of Revenue to file an annual personal financial disclosure statement on or before May 15th of each year during which the person holds office and the year following termination of the holding of such office.
Recommendations:
Waive the late fee.
Assigned Attorney: Tracy Barker
 
 
ATTACHMENTS:
Description:
2016-1217 Waiver Request