Tax Issues That Can Land You in Jail

Most tax problems don’t lead to jail. But some absolutely can.

In this episode of Kaizen Time, we get clear on the difference between honest mistakes and willful intent, why the IRS treats payroll taxes differently than almost anything else, and the behaviors that put business owners on the wrong side of the law fast.

This isn’t about scare tactics. It’s about knowing where the real lines are—so you don’t cross them without realizing it.

Key Takeaways 

• Why mistakes rarely lead to jail, but intentional behavior can

• The difference between forgetting income and hiding income

• Why payroll taxes are the fastest way to serious trouble

• How lying during an audit can escalate a small issue into a big one

• What the IRS actually looks for when intent is questioned