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It's annoying, but the trouble is overstated. The common version of this statement talks about jail! As long as you're not actively evading taxes, the trouble consists of some penalties and interest. Better not to have it, but also not a very big deal.

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Trump is already talking about going after his perceived political enemies via the IRS. I guess if the President of the USA wants to target you, he'll get you, but still, no trouble is overstated when the government actively works against its constituents.

The IRS was literally caught targeting conservatives less than a decade ago.

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