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Post Filing Issues

Penalties

To be sure that all taxpayers pay their fair share of taxes, the law provides penalties if you do not file returns or pay taxes as required. Criminal penalties may be imposed for willful failure to file, tax evasion, or making a false statement.

These penalties will not apply if you can show that the failures were due to reasonable cause and not willful neglect.

Failure to file tax returns

Failure to pay tax

Failure to withhold, deposit, or pay taxes

Failure to follow information reporting requirements

Failure to file information returns

Failure to furnish correct payee statements

 

Important References

Publication 583         Starting a Business and Keeping Records