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I dated a girl in college, and her parents hadn't filed taxes in years (I think it had been either 8 or 10 years). They had 5 kids. The father's theory was that they didn't owe taxes (would be owed a refund) so it didn't really matter if/when they filed. I dropped it, but my mind was reeling.

I have no idea if it ever bit them in the ass, but I'm sure eventually it did. And the idea of not getting a refund owed you in a timely manner (before the IRS comes up with a reason to not pay), is insane.