Tax Evasion in Renton, Washington

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Tax Evasion Lawyers in Renton

Tax evasion is a crime in Washington. Tax evasion involves deliberately failing to pay one's taxes.

Normally, tax evasion is accompanied by an attempt to make it appear to the government of Renton, Washington that one's tax liability is lower than it actually is. This can include concealing income, making fraudulent transfers of property, and other illegal activities.

It's important not to confuse "tax avoidance" and "tax evasion." They are two different things, but some people mistakenly use them interchangeably. Tax avoidance involves using legal methods, such as tax deductions and exemptions, in a strategic manner, for the purpose of reducing one's tax liability. Tax avoidance is perfectly legal. Tax evasion involves fraud, and a deliberate attempt to avoid meeting one's legal obligations to pay taxes.

Penalties for Tax Evasion in Renton, Washington

The federal government and the laws of Washington impose severe penalties for tax evasion - treating it as an extremely serious crime.

Tax evaders in Renton can be punished by multi-year prison sentences, as well as six-figure fines. Of course, there is a wide range of punishments available, with the ones just mentioned representing the most severe options available.

Normally, a first offense of tax evasion, if the amount of tax evaded is relatively small, will not result in jail time or massive fines. This is especially the case if the government has trouble proving that the failure to pay taxes was the result of purposeful evasion, as opposed to an honest error in accounting.

But, if the government can prove that a defendant in Renton, Washington deliberately concealed income, in order to get out of paying taxes, a court will most likely impose the heaviest penalties allowed by law, including enormous fines, and several years in prison.

A Renton, Washington Tax Evasion Lawyer Can Help

Attorneys in Renton, Washington who practice tax law can help you stay in compliance with your tax obligations. This is a good way to ensure that you won't be suspected of tax evasion in the first place.

However, if you're truly accused of tax evasion, you will need a Renton, Washington 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 Renton

Renton is located in King County, Washington. It is very near Seattle--approximately 11 miles. Surrounding areas include Lake Washington and Newcastle coal fields. Per the 2010 census, Renton is home to approximately 90,927 people.

Renton's top employers include Boeing, Valley Medical Center, Federal Aviation Administration, Renton Technical College, Providence Health Services, Paccar, ER Solutions, and Wal-Mart. Renton is also home to many small law offices with capable attorneys who practice in many areas of law.

Famous residents, both past and present, include Jimi Hendrix, Ann Rule, Bonnie Guitar, Tim Lincecum, Brandon Roy, Jamal Crawford, Jacob Young, Kelly Bachand, and Michelle Font.

Overall, Renton is a wonderful place to visit!

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