Tax Evasion in Jackson, Tennessee

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Tax Evasion Lawyers in Jackson

In Tennessee, "tax evasion" is a crime that involves a purposeful failure to pay the taxes that the taxpayer legally owes.

Usually, the strategy employed by tax evaders in Jackson, Tennessee is to try and make it look like they have less taxable income than they actually do. This can be done by failing to report income, concealing it, or fraudulently transferring property.

"Tax evasion" should not be confused with "tax avoidance." Tax evasion is the act of purposely attempting to get out of one's tax liability through unlawful means. Tax avoidance is perfectly legal, and involves utilizing legal strategies (such as taking advantage of deductions and tax credits) to reduce one's legal tax liability. However, someone engaging in tax avoidance typically intends to pay whatever they end up owing, even as they try to reduce the amount they owe.

Penalties for Tax Evasion in Jackson, Tennessee

The laws of the federal government, as well as Tennessee take tax evasion extremely seriously, making it a crime.

In Jackson, tax evasion can result in anything from a comparatively small fine, and a court order to pay any back taxes as well as interest, all the way up to financial penalties in the hundreds of thousands of dollars, as well as jail time.

However, the punishments for tax evasion, particularly first offenses involving relatively small amounts of money, is not normally so severe, particularly when it looks like the failure to pay taxes was the result of an honest mistake, rather than deliberate fraud.

On the other hand, if the prosecution can show that a Jackson, Tennessee taxpayer engaged in fraud, and knowingly failed to pay their taxes, a tax court will probably impose the most grave punishment that's authorized by law. This can easily involve jail time.

A Jackson, Tennessee Tax Evasion Lawyer Can Help

Tax lawyers in Jackson, Tennessee can help anyone from an individual to a big business pay their taxes more quickly, and adhere with federal and local tax laws.

However, if you're really accused of tax evasion, you will need a Jackson, Tennessee tax attorney more than ever. If you are, in fact, innocent, a tax attorney can give you the best possible chance of being found not guilty.

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Life in Jackson

Jackson is located in Madison County, Tennessee. Per the 2010 census, it has a population of 65,211 people.

Some interesting facts about Jackson are that the popular Hub City Hurricanes played in Jackson in 2007. From 1990-2011 the city hosted the NAIA Women's Division I National Championship basketball tournament. Also, the West Tennessee Healthcare Sportsplex hosts many tournaments throughout the year; it is a travel baseball and softball complex.

Some famous residents include Carl Perkins, Casey Jones, Lauren Pritchard, Christopher Jones, Gil Scott-Heron, and Sonny Boy Williamson.

Jackson is also home to many law offices and firms that train attorneys to practice in all areas of law. Thus, residents do not need to travel far to receive excellent legal services.

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