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From: mfidelma@bbncc5.UUCP (Miles Fidelman)
Newsgroups: net.taxes,net.legal
Subject: Re: Schiff
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Date: Thu, 13-Feb-86 16:39:21 EST
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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