And, if you didn't report the income that was found to be rent and not a gift, on an income tax form, you would be
assessed serious penalties and might even be charged with criminal tax evasion, since the sincerity of your gift would be in doubt.
A non-
serious violation can still cause a financial
penalty of up to $ 1,000, but the inspector has the ability to
assess no
penalty at all, depending on the company's record and other violations.18 A
serious violation can cost a company $ 1,500 to $ 7,000.