Mistake costs illegal immigrant dishwasher $59,000

[Addie_Goodvibes 0]

Touché Peejay, I agree in part.

However, having personally lived in and seen "poor individuals” from many countries, one should not be that "hard-line". Well, if you have any empathy…..

Severe Penalties imposed for illegal presence, yes. Gestapo like expulsion and persecution, I think not.

Given this case: Tax heavily, Ban and expel permanently. That is a fair solution.

or if he wants the option of returning after 5- 10 year ban then impose stiff fines for every year he was illegally in the USA

[Addie_Goodvibes 0]

Remember the Pilgrim and all those folks from Europe who came to the us and took this land from the Native american, at one point or another we were all ILLEGAL ALIEN, but we kill the indians the few left we put them on the worst part of the country under so call name (Reservation) most money comes from Gambling CASINO. So this guy came here in the search of a better life, just like those white folks who came here centuries ago, IF his money is not already been taxed, Tax the money and give him his due share, this is his hard working, long hours sweat, He didn't steal, or robbed people to get that money as such he's entitle to what is His.

He is Not intitled to enter the country illegally , work illegally and evade taxes

so TAX heavily, Impose fiines and deport, not to mention all the public and social benefits he stole, he owes USA double the 40K he earned

[Jasman0717 8]

That is a fortune to his family, I kind of feel sorry for his situation

[JohnK 0]

No sympathy here... tax and deport him. I'm thinking that 11 years of back taxes and penalties will barely leave him with enough to fly home on, which sounds good to me! ,

[Addie_Goodvibes 0]

He was/is illegal.

Would it be fair to give him the "taxed balance" of the work he did, and ban US entry for life, no waiver available?

Any further entries would result in prison?

That would be fair.

If he is getting pay stubs, what he earned was likely already taxed.

How could he have been getting paystubs when he was undocumented illegal,

Zapeta admits he never paid taxes.. So Federal Crime of tax evasion, if a USA citizen evaded taxes that long they would be paying huge penalties and mostly serve time in federal prison

He had 59K in Cash.

He owes back taxes, fines & should be deported with out re-entry Until he has served 10 year ban AND apid all fines & Taxes owed as well as paid back the social systems that he took from.

He shoul dhave taken the offer of 19K and counted his blessings,

Edited September 28, 2007 by Addie_Goodvibes

[Dan J 277]

Being illegal, and all of you assume he never paid any taxes. Since he was paid in more of a regular employment arrangement, he probably had taxes withheld from his paycheck. Of course, he never will be able to take advantage of social security.

Just because he is illegal, doesn't mean he never paid taxes.

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

Simply put, he is an idiot! He could have done a wire transfer from his bank.

Edited September 28, 2007 by CarolsMarc

[Addie_Goodvibes 0]

Being illegal, and all of you assume he never paid any taxes. Since he was paid in more of a regular employment arrangement, he probably had taxes withheld from his paycheck. Of course, he never will be able to take advantage of social security.

Just because he is illegal, doesn't mean he never paid taxes.

EXCEPT if You read the entire OP you would see

Now, according to Gershman, the Internal Revenue Service wants access to the donated cash to cover taxes on the donations and on the money Zapeta made as a dishwasher. Zapeta admits he never paid taxes.

Zapeta admits he never paid taxes.

He also mostly likely DID take advantge of other social services , liivng frugally most lkely using Food stamps or other public social services

WITHOUT putting anything into the system

HE NEVER PAID TAXES

Edited September 28, 2007 by Addie_Goodvibes

[William33 110]

Being illegal, and all of you assume he never paid any taxes. Since he was paid in more of a regular employment arrangement, he probably had taxes withheld from his paycheck. Of course, he never will be able to take advantage of social security.

Just because he is illegal, doesn't mean he never paid taxes.

Dan,

Variables abound. Do we know for sure that he was taxed? Was he a tipped employee or one who was paid in cash?

Answers we do not have.

Therefore, maximum taxation and permanent ban apply.

At the end of the day, he does yield more than is deserved, given the illegal status in the first place.

[Addie_Goodvibes 0]

Simply put, he is an idiot! He could have done a wire transfer from his bank.

How many Legal Visa Holders or intending Legal immigrants awaiting AOS

can even open a bank account w/out EAD

I doubt he had a bank account,

Being illegal, and all of you assume he never paid any taxes. Since he was paid in more of a regular employment arrangement, he probably had taxes withheld from his paycheck. Of course, he never will be able to take advantage of social security.

Just because he is illegal, doesn't mean he never paid taxes.

Dan,

Variables abound. Do we know for sure that he was taxed? Was he a tipped employee or one who was paid in cash?

Answers we do not have.

Therefore, maximum taxation and permanent ban apply.

At the end of the day, he does yield more than is deserved, given the illegal status in the first place.

And he ALSO ADMITTED HE NEVER PAID TAXES!!!

[Dan J 277]

He was/is illegal.

Would it be fair to give him the "taxed balance" of the work he did, and ban US entry for life, no waiver available?

Any further entries would result in prison?

That would be fair.

If he is getting pay stubs, what he earned was likely already taxed.

How could he have been getting paystubs when he was undocumented illegal,

Zapeta admits he never paid taxes.. So Federal Crime of tax evasion, if a USA citizen evaded taxes that long they would be paying huge penalties and mostly serve time in federal prison

He had 59K in Cash.

He owes back taxes, fines & should be deported with out re-entry Until he has served 10 year ban AND apid all fines & Taxes owed as well as paid back the social systems that he took from.

He shoul dhave taken the offer of 19K and counted his blessings,

Someone getting paid $5.50 per hour, working full time, for 2007 is only responsible for $813 in taxes. And you want to go after this guy? It would probably cost more just trying to get him to pay that money. If you are so concerned about tax evasion, there are much better targets. That would actually be worth the time pursing.

[William33 110]

Simply put, he is an idiot! He could have done a wire transfer from his bank.

How many Legal Visa Holders or intending Legal immigrants awaiting AOS

can even open a bank account w/out EAD

I doubt he had a bank account,

Being illegal, and all of you assume he never paid any taxes. Since he was paid in more of a regular employment arrangement, he probably had taxes withheld from his paycheck. Of course, he never will be able to take advantage of social security.

Just because he is illegal, doesn't mean he never paid taxes.

Dan,

Variables abound. Do we know for sure that he was taxed? Was he a tipped employee or one who was paid in cash?

Answers we do not have.

Therefore, maximum taxation and permanent ban apply.

At the end of the day, he does yield more than is deserved, given the illegal status in the first place.

And he ALSO ADMITTED HE NEVER PAID TAXES!!!

Well, there you have it. Maximum tax and a permanent ban. Questions?

[Pinocchio Liberal 268]

I wonder if he had ant outstanding medical bills?

[Addie_Goodvibes 0]

He was/is illegal.

Would it be fair to give him the "taxed balance" of the work he did, and ban US entry for life, no waiver available?

Any further entries would result in prison?

That would be fair.

If he is getting pay stubs, what he earned was likely already taxed.

How could he have been getting paystubs when he was undocumented illegal,

Zapeta admits he never paid taxes.. So Federal Crime of tax evasion, if a USA citizen evaded taxes that long they would be paying huge penalties and mostly serve time in federal prison

He had 59K in Cash.

He owes back taxes, fines & should be deported with out re-entry Until he has served 10 year ban AND apid all fines & Taxes owed as well as paid back the social systems that he took from.

He shoul dhave taken the offer of 19K and counted his blessings,

Someone getting paid $5.50 per hour, working full time, for 2007 is only responsible for $813 in taxes. And you want to go after this guy? It would probably cost more just trying to get him to pay that money. If you are so concerned about tax evasion, there are much better targets. That would actually be worth the time pursing.

11 years in the USA ILLEGALLY EVADING TAXES for 11 Years, he owes at lease 9K in taxes not to mention INTEREST & PENALTIES

All that Aside, HE WAS IN USA ILLEGALLY! AS IN NOT LEGALLY Authorized TO reside or work in the USA, AS IN ILLEGALLY WORKING AS IN

WILLINGLY, KNOWINGLY BREAKING FEDERAL LAWS THE DAY HE ENTERED USA SOIL.

HE wants people to feel sorry for him , when he brought all this on by chosing to break Federal laws.

He got what he derserved.

Edited September 28, 2007 by Addie_Goodvibes

[William33 110]

I wonder if he had any outstanding medical bills?

Dude, that would be the least of his problems. Either way, the medcal provider will come up empty on payments.

You can bank on that.