Delinquent Taxpayers: Why aren't they arrested?

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The discussion centers around Wisconsin's tax "Wall of Shame," highlighting notable figures like NBA players Latrell Sprewell and Anthony Mason, who are among the top tax delinquents. Participants express confusion over why these individuals are not arrested, noting that some are already incarcerated or associated with defunct companies. The conversation touches on the complexities of tax evasion, suggesting that relocating to another state could be a strategy to avoid repercussions. It is mentioned that arrest warrants are enforceable across state lines, referencing Wesley Snipes' imprisonment for federal tax evasion as an example of accountability. The dialogue also reflects on broader issues, such as crime and tax enforcement priorities in Wisconsin.
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I was reading an article today about Wisconsin's tax "Wall of Shame". The article was interestingly enough about two NBA stars, Latrell Sprewell and Anthony Mason who are in the top three. Anyway, so the list is pretty staggering. I don't understand why these people are allowed to skip paying taxes. Why aren't these people arrested? Seems these people have been on the list for years.

http://www.revenue.wi.gov/delqlist/Topten.htm
 
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Your link doesn't work for me Greg.
 
Some of them are already in prison. Some of them are companies which have already gone under. As for Sprewell, so long as he avoids the Land of Cheese and Bratwurst, how can they arrest him?
 
Vanadium 50 said:
Some of them are already in prison. Some of them are companies which have already gone under. As for Sprewell, so long as he avoids the Land of Cheese and Bratwurst, how can they arrest him?

So to avoid taxes all I need to do is move to a different state every few years? Not bad! :wink:
 
Vanadium 50 said:
Some of them are already in prison. Some of them are companies which have already gone under. As for Sprewell, so long as he avoids the Land of Cheese and Bratwurst, how can they arrest him?

An arrest order in one state must be honored by another which then extradites the person. It's in the Constitution.
 
Wesley Snipes is in jail for not paying his taxes, so not everyone who does it gets away with it. 'Course that was FEDERAL taxes. Tougher rap to beat.
 
This is amazing. I had no idea people lived in Wisconsin.
 
Eleven million illegal aliens working in this country, half of all homicides routinely going unsolved, and you ask why some delinquent tax payers aren't in prison? I suspect largely because they can't pay the government from a prison cell.
 
Pengwuino said:
This is amazing. I had no idea people lived in Wisconsin.

Actually, my understanding is is that there are a LOT more there (several dozen at least) than there are in North Dakota (about a dozen).
 

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