Civil Tax Fraud: Should 75 Percent Appear Too Small, Be Thankful the IRS Doesn’t Take It All

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Mistakes happen, including when it comes to reporting and paying taxes. And for taxpayers and their advisors, those mistakes can lead to costly consequences, as the Internal Revenue Code (“Code”) allows the Internal Revenue Service (“IRS”) to impose penalties (and other punitive measures) for errors, including those that result in a substantial understatement of tax.

Originally published by Taxes The Tax Magazine® - August 7, 2025

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