Consumer Reports Money & Shopping Blog: Tax gripes? Don't imitate Snipes

April 25, 2008

Tax gripes? Don't imitate Snipes

The sentencing this week of actor Wesley Snipes to three years in prison for failure to pay income taxes is a reminder that, no matter how much you disagree with our tax system, you still must fill Uncle Sam's till.

On its Web site, the IRS has compiled a list of common tax-protest arguments. Agree with them if you like, but follow them at your peril!

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