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In article <1707@bbncc5.UUCP> mfidelma@bbncc5.UUCP (Miles Fidelman) writes:
>
>I don't remember where I heard this, but I believe that:
>
>       1. it is *not* mandatory to file an income tax return
>
>       2. if you don't, the IRS can "estimate" your income using
>          whatever information it can get its hands on, an then
>          send you a bill - it *is* mandatory that you *pay* (as
>          opposed to filing) - note: of course if your taxes are
>          withheld, and you don't want any refund, I'll bet the
>          IRS would be happy to keep the excess if you don't file

On top of that, if you don't file, and you DO owe, rather than get a
return or break even, the IRS tacks a charge that accumulated 5% monthly.
This is in Maryland, I'm not sure if that applies to Federal.