Virginia Code 58.1-485.1: False claims of employment status; penalty
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A. It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly coerce or threaten an individual to falsely declare his employment status for the purpose of evading the withholding or payment of taxes required under this article.
Attorney's Note
Under the Virginia Code, punishments for crimes depend on the classification. In the case of this section:| Class | Prison | Fine |
|---|---|---|
| Class 1 misdemeanor | up to 12 months | up to $2,500 |
Terms Used In Virginia Code 58.1-485.1
- Person: includes any individual, corporation, partnership, association, cooperative, limited liability company, trust, joint venture, government, political subdivision, or any other legal or commercial entity and any successor, representative, agent, agency, or instrumentality thereof. See Virginia Code 1-230
- United States: includes the 50 states, the District of Columbia the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Guam, the Northern Mariana Islands and the United States Virgin Islands. See Virginia Code 1-255
B. It shall be unlawful for any person to knowingly and falsely claim an individual’s employment status for the purpose of evading the withholding or payment of taxes required under this article.
C. In addition to any other penalties provided by law, any violation of this section is punishable as a Class 1 misdemeanor.
D. As used in this section “employment status” has the same meaning as defined by the United States Internal Revenue Code.
2006, c. 393.