Question

The governor of the state where Maria lives has just been convicted of not paying his taxes. Everyone who works is required to pay taxes, but the governor went five years without paying his taxes. Now, he must serve jail time, and he will be fined.

The punishment for Maria's governor shows the idea of

Answer 1

I don't understand why Maria's government has to serve time for not paying taxes There are a lot of people in high positions that don't pay taxes. They lie about their taxes. Let's start with the nations capital Washington D.C. I think he should have gotten any time. That's just my personal opinion.

Answer 2

That would fall under tax evasion .