If Bob takes an improper deduction for $10,000 by mistake because he misunderstood the tax law, and Jane knowingly takes a $10,000 improper deduction because she thinks the IRS will not catch it, then should the two taxpayers be treated differently? If your answer is yes that Bob should not be viewed as a tax evader, then what is stopping Jane from asserting ignorance if she is caught?

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Filing Federal Income Tax Return

A tax is the amount of money paid to the government on the revenue earned by the individual or business organization. It acts as an income for the government and an expense for the individual or business organization. There are different regulations regarding filing an income tax return in other countries.