{"id":1950,"date":"2019-05-08T16:09:11","date_gmt":"2019-05-08T20:09:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/paladinilaw.com\/puede-ir-a-la-carcel-por-no-pagar-sus-impuestos\/"},"modified":"2026-03-13T05:44:16","modified_gmt":"2026-03-13T09:44:16","slug":"puede-ir-a-la-carcel-por-no-pagar-sus-impuestos","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/paladinilaw.com\/es\/puede-ir-a-la-carcel-por-no-pagar-sus-impuestos\/","title":{"rendered":"\u00bfPuede ir a la c\u00e1rcel por no pagar sus impuestos?"},"content":{"rendered":"&#13;\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Una de las preguntas m\u00e1s comunes que recibimos es: \u00ab\u00bfPuede ir a la c\u00e1rcel por no pagar impuestos?\u00bb Aunque la c\u00e1rcel no es la consecuencia predeterminada por impuestos impagados, es posible. El caso m\u00e1s famoso es el del 17 de octubre de 1931, cuando el juez James H. Wilkerson sentenci\u00f3 al g\u00e1nster de Chicago Al Capone a 11 a\u00f1os de prisi\u00f3n federal por evasi\u00f3n de impuestos sobre la renta. La pena fue inusualmente severa porque Capone estaba siendo castigado en realidad por convertir el Chicago de la era de la Prohibici\u00f3n en una zona de guerra durante la d\u00e9cada de 1920. Incapaces de condenarlo por asesinato, las autoridades trabajaron con el IRS para utilizar las leyes fiscales de EE. UU. para encarcelarlo.   <\/p>&#13;\n<p>Desde entonces, ha habido otros casos infames en los que celebridades han sido sentenciadas a prisi\u00f3n y se les ha ordenado pagar una restituci\u00f3n. Por ejemplo, Mike Sorrentino, famoso por Jersey Shore, fue sentenciado a ocho meses por delitos fiscales. Pero, \u00bfqu\u00e9 tan probable es este escenario? \u00bfIr\u00e1 a la c\u00e1rcel simplemente por tener deudas fiscales? Profundicemos.    <\/p>&#13;\n<h2 data-pm-slice=\"1 3 []\">Puntos clave<\/h2>&#13;\n<ul>&#13;\n<li>&#13;\n<p>La falta de pago de impuestos puede acarrear importantes sanciones econ\u00f3micas e intereses. Aun as\u00ed, los contribuyentes generalmente no son encarcelados por no tener dinero a menos que haya pruebas de evasi\u00f3n fiscal intencionada. <\/p>&#13;\n<\/li>&#13;\n<li>&#13;\n<p>El Servicio de Impuestos Internos (IRS) ofrece m\u00faltiples soluciones para que los contribuyentes gestionen sus deudas fiscales, incluidos planes de pago, ofertas de transacci\u00f3n, el estado de \u00abactualmente no cobrable\u00bb para casos de dificultades graves y la reducci\u00f3n de sanciones por causa razonable.<\/p>&#13;\n<\/li>&#13;\n<li>&#13;\n<p>La evasi\u00f3n y el fraude fiscal son delitos federales que pueden dar lugar a graves sanciones, incluidas multas y penas de prisi\u00f3n, y el sistema judicial exige pruebas m\u00e1s all\u00e1 de toda duda razonable para una condena por evasi\u00f3n fiscal.<\/p>&#13;\n<\/li>&#13;\n<\/ul>&#13;\n&#13;\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Las consecuencias de los impuestos impagados<\/h2>&#13;\n&#13;\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"317\" class=\"wp-image-404\" src=\"http:\/\/paladinilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/async-PAL-body-tax-fraud-convictions-2017.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paladinilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/async-PAL-body-tax-fraud-convictions-2017.jpg 940w, https:\/\/paladinilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/async-PAL-body-tax-fraud-convictions-2017-600x202.jpg 600w, https:\/\/paladinilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/async-PAL-body-tax-fraud-convictions-2017-768x259.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>&#13;\n&#13;\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">La falta de pago de sus impuestos puede tener graves consecuencias. El Servicio de Impuestos Internos impone sanciones por los impuestos impagados, que aumentan mensualmente hasta un 25 % del importe adeudado. Estas sanciones pueden reducirse durante un plan de pago aprobado, pero eso no es todo. Se cobran intereses sobre estos impuestos y sanciones impagados, lo que aumenta su deuda total hasta que se pague por completo.   <\/p>&#13;\n<p>El IRS no se detiene solo en las sanciones y los intereses. Para cobrar las deudas del impuesto sobre la renta, el IRS puede embargar activos como: <\/p>&#13;\n<ul>&#13;\n<li>&#13;\n<p>salarios<\/p>&#13;\n<\/li>&#13;\n<li>&#13;\n<p>cuentas bancarias<\/p>&#13;\n<\/li>&#13;\n<li>&#13;\n<p>prestaciones de la Seguridad Social<\/p>&#13;\n<\/li>&#13;\n<li>&#13;\n<p>ingresos de jubilaci\u00f3n<\/p>&#13;\n<\/li>&#13;\n<li>&#13;\n<p>y, para las empresas, sus cuentas por cobrar<\/p>&#13;\n<\/li>&#13;\n<\/ul>&#13;\n<p>El IRS puede tomar dinero directamente de su n\u00f3mina o cuenta bancaria para saldar sus deudas fiscales.<\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Sanciones federales por fraude fiscal<\/h2>&#13;\n&#13;\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"317\" class=\"wp-image-406\" src=\"http:\/\/paladinilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/async-PAL-found-guilty-of-tax-evasion.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paladinilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/async-PAL-found-guilty-of-tax-evasion.jpg 940w, https:\/\/paladinilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/async-PAL-found-guilty-of-tax-evasion-600x202.jpg 600w, https:\/\/paladinilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/async-PAL-found-guilty-of-tax-evasion-768x259.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>&#13;\n&#13;\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">Pero, \u00bfqu\u00e9 pasa con la pena de prisi\u00f3n? Hay una mir\u00edada de leyes fiscales que, si se infringen, pueden llevar a la c\u00e1rcel. Analicemos algunas.  <\/p>&#13;\n<p>Seg\u00fan la secci\u00f3n 7203 del C\u00f3digo de Rentas Internas, no pagar sus impuestos es un delito. El Gobierno debe probar que usted no pag\u00f3 el impuesto intencionadamente. Se trata de un delito menor y rara vez se imputa.  <\/p>&#13;\n<p>M\u00e1s com\u00fanmente (pero a\u00fan as\u00ed raro), el Gobierno podr\u00eda acusarle de evasi\u00f3n fiscal seg\u00fan la secci\u00f3n 7201 por evadir el pago, y podr\u00eda ser sentenciado a cinco a\u00f1os de prisi\u00f3n. El Gobierno tambi\u00e9n podr\u00eda acusarle seg\u00fan la secci\u00f3n 7212(a) por obstrucci\u00f3n fiscal. <\/p>&#13;\n<p>Adem\u00e1s, si no paga los impuestos sobre n\u00f3minas o de empleo, podr\u00edan presentarse cargos separados. La secci\u00f3n 7202 tipifica como delito que los empleadores no retengan o entreguen los impuestos de empleo, espec\u00edficamente, los impuestos de fondos fiduciarios. Una condena en virtud de este estatuto puede conllevar cinco a\u00f1os de prisi\u00f3n.  <\/p>&#13;\n<p>Aunque este tipo de casos son raros, ocurren. M\u00e1s com\u00fanmente, las personas son acusadas de no presentar sus declaraciones de impuestos o de presentar declaraciones de impuestos falsas. En cualquier caso, para mitigar cualquier riesgo de enjuiciamiento penal y pena de prisi\u00f3n, debe resolver sus problemas fiscales de forma proactiva.  <\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"940\" height=\"317\" class=\"wp-image-407\" src=\"http:\/\/paladinilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/async-PAL-tax-evasion-other-tax-crimes.jpg\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/paladinilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/async-PAL-tax-evasion-other-tax-crimes.jpg 940w, https:\/\/paladinilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/async-PAL-tax-evasion-other-tax-crimes-600x202.jpg 600w, https:\/\/paladinilaw.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/async-PAL-tax-evasion-other-tax-crimes-768x259.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 940px) 100vw, 940px\" \/><\/figure>&#13;\n&#13;\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" data-pm-slice=\"1 1 []\">El enfoque del IRS para la recaudaci\u00f3n de impuestos<\/h2>&#13;\n<p>The IRS begins collecting taxes by sending a bill to the taxpayer. This bill includes the amount of tax owed, penalties, and accrued interest. Taking these notices seriously is important, as ignoring them can lead to more severe consequences.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>The IRS offers several <a href=\"https:\/\/paladinilaw.com\/es\/areas-de-practica\/planes-de-pago-del-irs-en-nueva-jersey\/\">payment plans<\/a> for taxpayers, no matter the size of the liability. In the past, we&#8217;ve put a client who owed $100,000,000 in taxes on a payment plan. These plans provide a structured way for taxpayers to pay off their tax debts gradually.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>In certain circumstances, the IRS may accept <a href=\"https:\/\/paladinilaw.com\/es\/areas-de-practica\/oferta-de-transaccion-del-irs-en-nueva-jersey\/\">an Offer in Compromise<\/a>. This allows financially distressed taxpayers to settle their tax liability for a reduced amount.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>The IRS can designate your account as currently non-collectible if you are facing severe hardship. This temporarily halts collection efforts, giving you some breathing room. During this period, you can improve your financial situation to address your tax debts better. Remember that penalties and interest continue to accrue while you are currently non-collectible.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Finally, the IRS may provide a penalty abatement if you present a reasonable cause for failing to meet your tax obligations.<\/p>&#13;\n<h2>Resultados legales para delitos relacionados con impuestos<\/h2>&#13;\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/da8a36a5-dc3f-4493-9074-b7588a258b0c.png\" alt=\"Ilustraci&#xF3;n de una sala de tribunal con un juez, un acusado y un abogado\" width=\"416\" height=\"238\"\/><\/h2>&#13;\n<p>While not paying your taxes can lead to financial penalties, committing tax fraud or evasion can have far more serious consequences. Tax evasion is a federal crime under federal law. Tax evasion is a willful attempt to defeat or evade a tax, and you can spend up to five years in prison if the court convicts you.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Most commonly, evasion charges are brought for filing a false return. For instance, you file a return that claims more expenses than you incurred for a particular year, or perhaps you did not include all of the income you made for a specific year. You can also be charged for evasion if you fail to file any return or if you commit acts to avoid the payment of tax. In addition to jail time, you can be ordered to pay restitution and monetary fines.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>To secure a conviction for evasion, the Government must prove (1) a substantial tax evaded, (2) willfulness, and (3) an affirmative act in furtherance of the intent. \u00abSubstantial\u00bb will depend on a court&#8217;s interpretation, with some courts outright rejecting that it needs to be substantial.<\/p>&#13;\n<h2>Evitar los escollos del incumplimiento fiscal<\/h2>&#13;\n<p>Failing to pay your taxes or engaging in tax fraud can lead to severe consequences and tax liabilities. But how can a taxpayer avoid an IRS criminal investigation or an investigation from another tax authority?<\/p>&#13;\n<p>You should file your tax return. If you do, you avoid more common charges that involve failing to file. Ensure you don&#8217;t claim false expenses or file false tax returns, which are more likely to lead to charges. Again, it is rare for the Government to bring charges for being unable to pay your income tax, but if you don&#8217;t file your tax return in the first place, it could lead to a criminal investigation.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Audits can also lead to referrals for criminal investigation. If you are ever audited, you want to ensure you do not make things worse by lying to the auditor or providing false or fraudulent documentation.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Owing back taxes is no fun, but the IRS offers many repayment options. You can greatly mitigate the risk of criminal prosecution by filing your tax returns, even if you cannot pay. In addition, you avoid the failure to file penalty, which is 5% per month of the income tax owed.<\/p>&#13;\n<h2>Proteja sus derechos con ayuda profesional<\/h2>&#13;\n<h2><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/images.surferseo.art\/f901f983-5dab-4b30-b76c-26a381a4e36b.png\" alt=\"Ilustraci&#xF3;n de una persona que busca ayuda profesional de un abogado fiscalista\" width=\"371\" height=\"212\"\/><\/h2>&#13;\n<p>Navigating the tax system can be complex and daunting, especially when dealing with tax debts or potential legal action from the tax authority. This is where professional help comes in. A tax attorney specializes in legal representation, interpreting tax laws, and advocating in court, making them invaluable for complex legal tax issues.<\/p>&#13;\n<p>Unlike CPAs or other tax professionals, tax attorneys are equipped to:<\/p>&#13;\n<ul>&#13;\n<li>&#13;\n<p>Represent clients in tax-related legal proceedings to protect their rights and interests<\/p>&#13;\n<\/li>&#13;\n<li>&#13;\n<p>Provide valuable assistance in navigating complex tax issues and legal proceedings<\/p>&#13;\n<\/li>&#13;\n<li>&#13;\n<p>Offer protection under the attorney-client privilege.<\/p>&#13;\n<\/li>&#13;\n<\/ul>&#13;\n<p>They are well-versed in the intricacies of tax law and can provide valuable assistance in navigating complex tax issues, legal proceedings, and even IRS criminal investigation matters.<\/p>&#13;\n<h2>Resumen<\/h2>&#13;\n<p>In conclusion, while not paying your taxes can lead to penalties and interest charges, it&#8217;s unlikely (but not impossible) that you will go to jail for simply not paying. The IRS offers various payment plans and other options to help taxpayers settle their tax debts. Avoiding tax noncompliance is crucial, and professional help from tax attorneys can be invaluable in navigating complex tax issues and protecting your rights.<\/p>&#13;\n<h2>Preguntas frecuentes<\/h2>&#13;\n<h3>\u00bfPuede el IRS meterle en la c\u00e1rcel por no presentar impuestos?<\/h3>&#13;\n<p>Yes, the IRS is more likely to pursue charges for not filing a tax return than not paying your taxes. Filing tax returns timely protects you against criminal prosecution and minimizes penalties that the IRS will add to the balance.<\/p>&#13;\n<h3>\u00bfQu\u00e9 pasa si nunca pago impuestos?<\/h3>&#13;\n<p>If you never pay taxes, you will accrue interest on the unpaid taxes and face penalties. The IRS can also file tax liens, which secures their interest in property you own.<\/p>&#13;\n<h3>\u00bfCu\u00e1l era el castigo por no pagar impuestos?<\/h3>&#13;\n<p>On the civil side, a taxpayer will face penalties of up to 25% and interest. On the criminal side, it will depend on the severity of the case. The government could bring multiple charges if you have back taxes, and you could face up to five years in prison.<\/p>&#13;\n<h3>\u00bfCu\u00e1nto tiempo puede no presentar impuestos antes de ir a la c\u00e1rcel?<\/h3>&#13;\n<p>It depends on the specific facts of the case. You could face criminal charges if you fail to file even a single tax return. The more tax returns that go unfiled, the more likely charges are. In addition, there could be egregious circumstances where even a single year is sufficient.<\/p>&#13;\n<h3>\u00bfCu\u00e1l es la diferencia entre evasi\u00f3n fiscal y fraude fiscal?<\/h3>&#13;\n<p>Tax fraud is generally used when a person willfully fails to comply with tax law. Tax evasion is a specific federal crime that can be charged. It applies to various cases, including when someone does not file or pay taxes.<\/p>&#13;\n<h2>Contacte con un abogado fiscalista experimentado<\/h2>&#13;\n&#13;\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Muchas investigaciones del IRS comienzan con una <a href=\"https:\/\/paladinilaw.com\/es\/areas-de-practica\/auditorias-del-irs-en-nueva-jersey\/\">auditor\u00eda<\/a>. Si recibe una carta indicando que el gobierno quiere inspeccionar sus libros y registros y sabe que su declaraci\u00f3n de impuestos ten\u00eda problemas como ingresos no declarados o gastos personales presentados como costes empresariales, contacte inmediatamente con un abogado de auditor\u00edas del IRS. <\/p>&#13;\n&#13;\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">En Paladini Law, hemos trabajado con muchos clientes preocupados por errores o pasos en falso intencionados en su declaraci\u00f3n de impuestos sobre la renta. Para m\u00e1s informaci\u00f3n, por favor <a href=\"https:\/\/paladinilaw.com\/es\/contactenos\/\">contacte<\/a> con Paladini Law o llame al 201-381-4472. <\/p>&#13;\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Una de las preguntas m&aacute;s comunes que recibimos es: &laquo;&iquest;Puede ir a la c&aacute;rcel por no pagar impuestos?&raquo; Aunque la c&aacute;rcel no es la consecuencia predeterminada por impuestos impagados, es posible. El caso m&aacute;s famoso es el del 17 de octubre de 1931, cuando el juez James H. 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