$9,000 fine for not filing tax returns
Roger Miller of St. Jacobs pleaded guilty in the Ontario Court of Justice in Kitchener on nine charges of failing to file tax returns. He was fined $9,000. When individuals are convicted of failing to file tax returns they are still obligated to file the returns and pay the amount of taxes owing, plus interest as well as any civil penalties that may be assessed by CRA. Mr. Miller operated a T-shirt business and was fined for not filing his 2003 to 2006 personal tax returns as well as five GST returns.
Individuals who have not filed returns for previous years or who have not reported all of their income can apply under the voluntary disclosure program and bring their tax affairs up to date. They will not be penalized or prosecuted if they make a complete and full disclosure before CRA starts an investigation. Taxes and interest will still have to be paid.
