Just following the example of the Sec. of the Treasury! Look at how many o his Cabinet picks had tax problems! They are all dirty, thieving, hypocrites. Can I say that on FR?
These disputes can continue for years and years and someone can build up a substantial tax debt in the meantime.
These disputes don't yield Uncle Sam much at all since the gaining party will refile their taxes and get a substantial refund.
Then there are the Geitners, he was simply too stupid to figure out how to do his taxes.