Ignorance isn't always an excuse, even when it comes to taxes. And there is a surprising amount you can be held responsible for knowing about our tax system. 'Willful blindness'--where you intentionally don't try to learn your tax responsibilities--can be enough to convict.
from Forbes.com: Most popular stories http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2015/02/25/americans-get-f-for-tax-knowledge-get-out-of-jail-free-card-for-tax-evasion/
from Forbes.com: Most popular stories http://www.forbes.com/sites/robertwood/2015/02/25/americans-get-f-for-tax-knowledge-get-out-of-jail-free-card-for-tax-evasion/