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Am I Guilty of Tax Evasion if the Law is Vague?

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Am I Guilty of Tax Evasion if the Law is Vague?

Racecar Driver and Business Owner Sentenced to Prison for Tax FraudUnfortunately, this question cannot be answered in the abstract. However, what can be said is that some courts have ruled that a defendant lacks the willfulness element of tax evasion where the tax law is unsettled on a matter regarding whether a transaction results in taxable income.