Occasionally I run into people who
have not filed an income tax
return for a number of years — some
have never filed one. Most of these people
are not what I think of as tax
evaders, they're simply intimidated by
the process — the forms scare them, or
they're afraid they'll make a mistake
and go to jail. If you find yourself in
this group, a good solution is to hire a
professional tax preparer or, if that's too
expensive, ask for help from volunteer
groups. Churches, union halls,
Chambers of Commerce, and professional
trade organizations can all put
you in touch with free tax help. But if
you end up filling out your own