Is it against the law not to file a US tax return?
109572
*Chuckling at this* You must file a tax return if your income is above a certain level.  The amount varies depending on filing status, age and the type of income you receive. http://www.irs.gov/newsroom/article/0,,id=105097,00.html \nMind you though, that is what the IRS says, I doubt they would be very forthcoming to say otherwise.\n\nTaxes were created to pay for wars mostly. From 1791 to 1802, the United States government was supported by internal taxes on distilled spirits, carriages, refined sugar, tobacco and snuff, property sold at auction, corporate bonds, and slaves. The War of 1812 brought about the nation's first sales taxes on gold, silverware, jewelry, and watches. In 1817, however, Congress did away with all internal taxes, relying on tariffs on imported goods to provide sufficient funds for running the government. The income tax was created to fund the Civil War. It was never removed from the books as the feds like the money and since then the amount has been changed from the 3% for low income and a higher amount for those over 10K income.\nhttp://www.infoplease.com/ipa/A0005921.html\n\nFunny thing is, for citizens it is manditory, yet less than 10% of businesses pay taxes. Kinda off balanced that...\nhttp://www.newamerica.net/index.cfm?pg=article&DocID=2260
444746
I believe the government is allowed to access information from the landlord, and the person's bank account in this instance. There are no legal ways to evade tax. If you invest the money, you may be able to minimise your tax, but as I am from Australia and our tax laws are different to yours, I can't say for certain. \n\nThe American tax laws take up 1.2 million pages, so I'm sure they have covered everything.
1146743
Yes, he is violating several state and local laws.  Tax evasion is the big one.  But he is also hurting you, you could face tax evasion as well if you do not report the income and pay taxes on it.  Not that it will  be there, but his not reporting also hurts you later in life when you try to collect social security, the less you pay in the less you get.  One last thing, with no record that you work there, you have no protection if you get hurt on the job.
282271
You will not owe a penalty for not filing, but there is a statute of limitation that limits your time frame to receive a refund - check the website below for correct time frame.
1070596
Can he go to jail?  Yes.\n\nWill he?  Probably not.  You should probably have him go talk to a tax preparer and have them calculate what would've been filed on the previous 4 year's tax returns.  \n\nIf the return would've resulted in a refund (as is most likely the case when you have something withheld) then he/she will not be penalized for not filing the return.  \n\nThe IRS will only charge interest and penalties on returns where the taxpayer would've owed THEM money, not the returns where THEY owe the taxpayer money.\n\nHe/she should track down his W-2's for the last four years and have a preparer complete the returns for him/her.  It may end up that they can file a return and get their refund that they never filed for (for up to 3 years of returns)!\n\nHope that helps!
476405
There are no penalties or interest charges if you do not file your taxes by April 17, 2006 when you have a refund coming or due you.  You have three years to file that return or forfeit your right to the refund, so I guess that would be a repercussion.  If you don't file the return within 3 years of the due date, you lose your refund!
198948
Yes you can file it. If they owe you money the time has ran out to get it back. They only go back 3 yrs. If you owe them money you might have to pay penalties. I know it is better for you to file it late if you owe than to have them open it up.
150065
If you don't file an answer and otherwise defend yourself, they win and you get a civil judgement against you.  That could include a court order to shut you down.  If you have no assets they could sieze, they could still garnish your future wages.  It also doesn't look really good on your record if you later try to do business with someone and they look it up.
47976
yes, and you will want to do that as soon as possible. If you are getting a refund, there will not owe any penalties or fees. The big reason why you want to file them ASAP is because the IRS already has a list of all of your income. They get a copy of your W-2s when your employer sends you a copy so they know what you made. They do not know what your deductions are though, so in about 2 to 4 years they will send you a big fat bill for what they feel that you owe them (when actually they may owe you) Also if you do not file at all the IRS may assume that you are avoiding paying taxes and will likely audit you.\ngood luck\nBLU
902306
Well.... you dont have to pay INCOME taxes\n\nIRS Form 1040 violates the federal Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA) and is therefore a legally invalid form. Under the Public Protection clause of the PRA, no person can be penalized for failing to file a 1040 if the IRS fails to fully comply with the PRA.\n\nThe IRS Individual Form 1040 has not and cannot comply with the requirements of the PRA because no existing statute authorizes the IRS to impose or collect the federal income tax from individuals. That lack of bona fide authority makes it impossible for IRS to avoid violating the PRA. IRS Form 1040 has not had a valid OMB(Office of Management and Budget) control number since 1982. \n\nSection 3512 of the PRA, titled “Public Protection” reads as follows: \n\n(a) Notwithstanding any other provision of law, no person shall be subject to any penalty for failing to comply with a collection of information that is subject to this subchapter [44 USCS § § 3501 et seq.] if--\n\n(1) the collection of information does not display a valid control number assigned by the Director in accordance with this subchapter [44 USCS § § 3501 et seq.]; or \n\n(2) the agency fails to inform the person who is to respond to the collection of information that such person is not required to respond to the collection of information unless it displays a valid control number.\n\n(b) The protection provided by this section may be raised in the form of a complete defense, bar, or otherwise at any time during the agency administrative process or judicial action applicable thereto.
1000356
You usually don't have to file taxes if your income is less than $8,200 single, $16,400 married. More than that, and Uncle Sam wants a return, even if you owe no tax. You might be able to exclude your income under for Foreign Earned Income Exclusion, but you still have to file the return.\n\nThe good news is that if you don't owe any tax and you do file the returns voluntarily, you won't owe penalties because the penalties are based on underpaid taxes.
294609
Don't file, unless they withhold taxes on ur paycheck.
40547
If you didnt owe any money, there's no penalty for not filing.  The penalties are figured the passed due taxes owed.  So, if you dont owe anything there, there isnt any penalty.
575194
I don't know Georgia law specifically, but most states require you to file a nonresident return if you have income-producing real estate in that state.
755399
you do not have to file a tax return if this was your only income.   for 2005, a single person had to file a tax return only if they were making in excess of $8,200.  its probably a little higher for 2006.
678113
If you did not file and you would've owed money it is forever!  That is called tax fraud and there is no limitation.  \n\nThat said, the IRS only holds active files for 3 years.  If you were owed a refund or there was no tax owed, then it is a wash.  You cannot go back and get your refund after 3 years.\n\nI would not go to the IRS with your question.  I would consult a tax attorney and find out the implications, and he/she may be able to work out a deal for you to come clean and pay a lot less.
1121499
In most cases, if you NEVER filed for the year in question, there IS NO staute.  This is the PEOPLE's money, not yours, Comrade.