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RE: Meme the News 4/27/18 - a peek into JFK files
indeed, there are seldom criminal penalties for failing to file your taxes. Also a lot of people don't actually owe any federal income taxes because they don't make enough money so they don't have to file.
They only come after you if you owe them. They are capable of doing the math based on forms submitted to the IRS (w-2's, 1099, etc.) and will send a bill if you don't file. But, the IRS only gives you a refund if you file and claim it within 3 years of the due date.
It's silly that we even have to file tax forms, it could all be easily automated and save everyone billions but tax preparation is a multi billion dollar business of its own and they like being in business.