D.C. Code § 47-4101
Attempt to evade or defeat tax.
# (a)
A person who willfully attempts in any manner to evade or defeat a tax, or the payment thereof, imposed by this title shall, in addition to other penalties provided by law, be guilty of a felony if the tax evaded or attempted to be evaded exceeds $10,000, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in [§ 22-3571.01] or twice the amount of the tax evaded or attempted to be evaded, whichever is greater, or imprisoned not more than 10 years, or both, together with the costs of prosecution.
# (b)
A person who willfully attempts in any manner to evade or defeat a tax, or the payment thereof, imposed by this title shall, in addition to other penalties provided by law, be guilty of a misdemeanor if the tax evaded or attempted to be evaded is $10,000 or less, and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than the amount set forth in [§ 22-3571.01], or imprisoned not more than 180 days, or both, together with costs of prosecution. All prosecutions under this subsection shall be brought in the Superior Court of the District of Columbia on information by the Attorney General for the District of Columbia in the name of the District. The amount of any taxes that were evaded or attempted to be evaded pursuant to a single scheme or systematic course of conduct in violation of this section may be aggregated to determine the grade of the offense and the sentence for the offense.
Source: official DC Code section page (code.dccouncil.gov)
In this chapter (12 sections)
- 47-4101 · Attempt to evade or defeat tax.
- 47-4102 · Failure to collect or pay over tax.
- 47-4103 · Failure to pay tax, make return, keep records, or supply…
- 47-4104 · Fraudulent statements or failure to make statements to…
- 47-4105 · Fraudulent withholding information or failure to supply…
- 47-4106 · Fraud and false statements.
- 47-4107 · Attempt to interfere with administration of District of…
- 47-4108 · Periods of limitation on criminal prosecutions.
- 47-4108.01 · Special agents for the Office of Tax and Revenue.
- 47-4109 · Construction.
- 47-4110 · Mayor’s regulatory authority.
- 47-4111 · Rewards for informants.