If you worked in a state and didn't pay taxes is that illegal?

Answer 1

If you were required to pay taxes, your failure to pay them would be illegal (some states, including Florida, do not have a state income tax).

And don't think you can escape your debt (at least for seven years) by moving to another state. If the amount owed is large enough, the "old" state can get a judgment against you and then domesticate it in the "new" state.

You can discharge a debt you owe to the state by filing for bankruptcy (you cannot discharge back taxes owed to the IRS) or waiting for seven years, by which time the statute of limitations should have run out.

I am not a lawyer , but I believe the clock starts running on the statute of limitations when the judgment is handed down, not when the debt became due and payable.

Again, I am not a lawyer, so my comments are just that: comments.

Answer 2

Maybe. If the state has an income tax and does not have a reciprocity agreement with your state of residence, it is illegal.

Answer 3

Not necessarily. You can be exempt from paying taxes because of your employment status such as exempt or non-exempt for state establishments such as if you work for the city or school system. But if you worked and your employers did not take taxes out of your check before giving it to you then its your responsibility to pay the taxes on your earnings. You should check with your local state, by going to their website.

Answer 4

Are you referring to State or Federal taxes?

Answer 5

No, but if you live in that state for a certain length of time, you are obligated to do so.

Answer 6

Depends on how long you live there and what state you worked in.

Hope this helps.