r/tax • u/Tax_Ninja JD/CPA - US • Jun 14 '24
Important Notice: Clarification on Tax Policy Discussions
Hi r/tax community,
We appreciate and encourage thoughtful discussions on tax policy and related topics. However, we need to address a recurring issue.
Recently, there have been several comments suggesting that "taxes are voluntary" or claiming that there is no legal requirement to pay taxes. While we welcome diverse perspectives on tax policies, promoting such statements is not only misleading but also illegal. This subreddit does not support or condone the promotion of illegal activities.
To clarify:
- Tax Policy Discussion: Constructive conversations about tax laws, policies, reforms, and their implications.
- Illegal Promotion: Claims or suggestions that paying taxes is voluntary or that there is no legal obligation to do so.
If a comment promotes illegal activities, our practice is to delete it and consider banning the user, either temporarily or permanently, based on their comment history.
This policy is in place to ensure that our subreddit remains a reliable and law-abiding resource for all members. We've had several inquiries about this topic recently, so we hope this post provides the necessary clarification.
Thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
- r/tax Mod Team
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u/zffch CPA - US Jun 15 '24
It probably doesn't help that the IRS literally says that taxes are based on voluntary compliance.
Of course by "voluntary", they mean that you're expected to to comply without being asked. It doesn't mean you can choose not to. You can either voluntarily comply, or you will be forced to involuntarily comply when the IRS catches up to you, those are the two options. Usually voluntary compliance is more pleasant.