I have been freelancing and not reporting some income for years because I thought it was harmless but now I want to buy a house and face a huge tax liability if I get honest. I feel trapped by my past choices.
More people experience this than they realize.
Previous moral compromises create escalating consequences that make returning to ethical behavior increasingly difficult and costly.
“Where Are You with Tax avoidance vs. tax evasion — ethics?”
If this sounds familiar, the Library can help you find the bigger picture.