What would happen if I didn't pay my taxes?

Spot In The Sky
Spot In The Sky Posts: 1,175
edited March 2008 in All Encompassing Trip
What if I just took the refund checks from the state and federal and didn't pay the amount due from the other state that I lived in?
Will "they" just contact me in a few years and ask tell me I owe them money? I heard of lots of people who don't go to jail right off the bat.
I know i know- just pay the freakin thing- but hey- I could use the refund money to pay off these tour tickets.
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  • Drop The Leash 10
    Drop The Leash 10 Posts: 7,011
    bad, bad idea.
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    jail.......
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  • patrickredeyes
    patrickredeyes Posts: 8,834
    Find out and then let us know. lol
  • SENROCK
    SENROCK Posts: 10,736
    Spot In The Sky wrote:
    What if I just took the refund checks from the state and federal and didn't pay the amount due from the other state that I lived in?
    Will "they" just contact me in a few years and ask tell me I owe them money? I heard of lots of people who don't go to jail right off the bat.
    I know i know- just pay the freakin thing- but hey- I could use the refund money to pay off these tour tickets.
    they'll contact you sooner than that.
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  • he still stands
    he still stands Posts: 2,835
    ummm... most likely NOTHING!!!!! But if you get audited, then you'll be getting ass raped in jail. So I'd recommend paying.
    Everything not forbidden is compulsory and eveything not compulsory is forbidden. You are free... free to do what the government says you can do.
  • FinsburyParkCarrots
    FinsburyParkCarrots Seattle, WA Posts: 12,223
    Baby Jeebus would cry.
  • Lizard
    Lizard So Cal Posts: 12,091
    the rest of us would have to make up for it in higher taxes!!! :mad:
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  • sponger
    sponger Posts: 3,159
    You would throw that state into a deficit, and the governor will have to make spending cuts on schools and medical programs. Children will become illiterate and the elderly will live in pain.

    I once read a statistic which said that if Californians paid their outstanding tax debts, the state deficit would be 90% paid off. Right now as a result of the state deficit, teachers are being laid off and state-funded hospitals are closing their doors.
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  • wolfbear
    wolfbear Posts: 3,965
    Probably wage garnishment, liens, nasty letters, bad credit, etc. Bottom line, definitely not worth it. ;)
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  • IAmMyself
    IAmMyself Posts: 671
    wolfbear wrote:
    Probably wage garnishment, liens, nasty letters, bad credit, etc. Bottom line, definitely not worth it. ;)
    I agree ^
    Also, penalty fees. I guess if your credit already sucks though what's it matter. They will catch up with you one day and make you pay. You will also be dead one day. PJ won't tour forever, but the tax man does!
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  • Spot In The Sky
    Spot In The Sky Posts: 1,175
    sponger wrote:
    You would throw that state into a deficit, and the governor will have to make spending cuts on schools and medical programs. Children will become illiterate and the elderly will live in pain.

    I once read a statistic which said that if Californians paid their outstanding tax debts, the state deficit would be 90% paid off. Right now as a result of the state deficit, teachers are being laid off and state-funded hospitals are closing their doors.

    Well I dont agree with a socialist state of having to pay for public schools- esp considering I dont have kids that go to school and I dont go to school.
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  • audiodave
    audiodave Posts: 1,623
    You can choose if you pay taxes or not? Are they not just taken from your paycheck? :confused:
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  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,829
    It usually happens like this:

    When you miss the tax deadline, they send a notice requesting the tax return. They will send notices for a while, and eventually, they will compute the tax return for you, based on information they receive (W-2's, 1099s, etc).

    However, when they compute the return, they don't know about deductions, exemptions, etc., so they will send you a bill for the taxes owed based only on income.

    Once you don't pay, they will keep sending notices. Eventually, they will file tax liens against you (which effect your credit), and eventually, they can garnish your wages or bank account.

    All during this process, penalties and interest will be added to the original amount owed.

    The best thing to do is ask for a payment plan if you truly can not pay.
  • JOEJOEJOE
    JOEJOEJOE Posts: 10,829
    audiodave wrote:
    You can choose if you pay taxes or not? Are they not just taken from your paycheck? :confused:

    Our system is a bit different...we don't fully rely on the "pay as you go/earn system". Based on the number of dependants one has, you can reduce your tax withholding so that your net paycheck is bigger each week. If there isn't enough tax withheld, the person is stuck owing money when they file their tax return.
  • wolfbear
    wolfbear Posts: 3,965
    audiodave wrote:
    You can choose if you pay taxes or not? Are they not just taken from your paycheck? :confused:
    In the US, what is deducted from your pay is an "estimate". You have to file an actual tax return and either owe or get a refund of taxes withheld (or paid in estimates) in the case of self-employed people. :)
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  • audiodave
    audiodave Posts: 1,623
    wolfbear wrote:
    In the US, what is deducted from your pay is an "estimate". You have to file an actual tax return and either owe or get a refund of taxes withheld (or paid in estimates) in the case of self-employed people. :)
    I don't fully understand our own tax system, let alone yours! All I know is that apparently i've been paying too much and I received a cheque. :)
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  • sponger
    sponger Posts: 3,159
    Spot In The Sky wrote:
    Well I dont agree with a socialist state of having to pay for public schools- esp considering I dont have kids that go to school and I dont go to school.

    Luckily for the rest of us, people with your piont of view comprise an insignificant minority.
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