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Prison for evading to pay Taxes
A former security guard and company director has been sentenced to 13 months in prison for evading or attempting to evade personal income tax and GST.
The taxpayer was sentenced in the Manukau District court on April 11. He was earning income and GST; knew he had to file income tax and GST returns but chose not to do so.
The total tax evaded was $159,696.82 none of which has been paid.
Source: www.ird.govt.nz