The series now appears in four versions: the main MasterChef series, MasterChef: The Professionals for working chefs, Celebrity MasterChef, and Junior MasterChef, for 9-to-12-year-olds. The format has been reproduced around the world in a large number of international versions.t initially ran from 1990 to 2001 and was later revived in a different format known as MasterChef Goes Large from 2005 onwards. In 2008, the Goes Large part of the name was dropped, but the format remains identical. The revamped format was devised by Franc Roddam and John Silver with Karen Ross producing.
tax evasion. Unlawful attempt to minimize tax liability through fraudulent techniques to circumvent or frustrate tax laws, such as deliberate under-statement of taxable income or willful non-payment of due taxes. Whereas tax evasion is an offense (punishable by both civil and criminal penalties), tax avoidance is not.
What Are the Penalties for Tax Fraud? Since many taxes are considered federal taxes, federal agencies (like the IRS) are commonly in charge of prosecuting tax evasion cases rather than law enforcement. Individual federal law govern each tax evasion offense. Additionally each state might have their own tax evasion laws and penalties. 1  Prison: Tax evasion may lead to imprisonment for a term of up to five years. The term may be enhanced if their was multiple counts or if it was a repeated offense. 2  Fines: Violating federal tax laws can result into substantial fines.