Will I Go to Jail if I Don't File Taxes?

A long standing practice of the IRS has been not to recommend criminal prosecution of individuals for failure to file tax returns, provided they voluntarily file, or make arrangements to file, before being notified they are under criminal investigation.  The taxpayer must make an honest effort to file a correct return to avoid criminal prosecution which could end in jail time.

The IRS wants you to voluntarily file your tax returns.  The IRS does not want to prosecute ordinary people who make a mistake.  However, flagrant cases involving criminal violations of tax laws will continue to be investigated and could possible result in jail time.

Call me, Gerald Yarborough, at (800) 270-8616 and we can discuss a plan to solve your tax problems.

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