What are the penalties for not filing taxes?

Has April 15th come and gone and you have avoided filing your taxes? Maybe you don't have the information to complete your return, or you don't have enough money to pay your tax and are afraid to file your return. Whatever the case may be, not filing your taxes has very serious consequences.

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updated November 29, 2023 · 6min read


Stephanie Morrow

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