A former Madison County business owner is having history repeat itself.
Last May, “Miranda’s” on Main Street in the Town of Madison was padlocked for nonpayment of Virginia taxes. Three liens totaled $27,253.43. The business was closed and its property was removed. The following month, the Madison County Sheriff’s Office auctioned off the business’ wares including freezers, tables, chairs and more. The auction netted $5,600.
Now, the same thing is occurring in Greene County. On Tuesday, the Greene County Sheriff’s Office announced that it would conduct a public sale of personal property seized from “Miranda’s Grill” under a lawful distress/seizure warrant for enforcement of delinquent taxes issued by order of the county treasurer. Both “Miranda’s” and “Miranda’s Grill” are owned by Miranda Davis-Durrer. The sale is set to take place Friday, Oct. 24 at 10 a.m. at the restaurant which is located in the Greene Countryside Square shopping center off of U.S. 29.
It’s unknown how much money Durrer-Davis owes in back taxes to Greene County, but she has been charged with 10 counts of a business not collecting local taxes. She is due to appear in Greene County General District Court Oct. 22. Three charges of not collecting or not paying sales tax were dismissed in May.
Currently, Miranda’s Grill remains open for business.
