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Tax Penalties to Know
What happens when you cheat on your taxes? For one thing, you could lose your nomination for a cabinet position in the Obama administration. You could end up in jail like Wesley Snipes, or you could end up with a big fine. You may think these kinds of penalties only happen to the famous tax cheats, but regular folks get in hot water too.From minor offenses to major tax fraud, click through our gallery to see what will happen to you if you cross these lines when filing your taxes.
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