To truly understand this question, one must first understand the definition of tax evasion. The Internal Revenue Service is the primary federal agency tasked with enforcing tax crimes. Generally, taxpayers attempting to evade paying income taxes, either in an individual capacity or as a component of a corporate scheme, are culpable of tax crimes. As discussed in one of our previous blog posts, each of these instances carries penalties of up to five years in prison and fines of $250,000.
Florida man facing up to 8 years for tax evasion
Basic information about taxpayer rights and tax crimes
What kind of tax crime constitutes tax evasion?
Have you ever been concerned about potential mistakes in your taxes? Many Florida residents made inadvertent errors when they are processing their own taxes -- but does this constitute a tax crime? Luckily, experts say that honest mistakes are very rarely prosecuted. In most cases, those individuals must simply pay the difference in the amount of taxes they missed. However, when payers intentionally attempt to defraud the government by underpaying their taxes, additional criminal penalties may come into play.
When does time run out to prosecute tax crimes?
Did you do your best with your taxes this year, but you are worried that there may have been some kind of mistake? Taxes are incredibly complex, sometimes leading inattentive people into technical tax crimes because they make mistakes when filing their returns. It is important to know the statute of limitations for tax evasion and other similar violations -- if for no other reason than to put your mind at ease.
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Federal law enforcement officials have increased the efforts to curb financial crimes in Florida recently. They have collaborated with a variety of state agencies to stem the tide of such crimes in the Sunshine State. However, some are still happening, as evidenced by a tax evasion case now in the court system.
