Utah criminal charge
Refusing to give a tax assessor or tax or license fee collector a list of employees in Utah
Refusing to give a tax assessor or tax or license fee collector a list of employees is a Class B Misdemeanor under Utah criminal law, defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-409. As a Class B Misdemeanor, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Utah sets for that offense class. Utah sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.
Defined by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-409.
What is the penalty for refusing to give a tax assessor or tax or license fee collector a list of employees in Utah?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 6 months (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (greater amounts may be specifically authorized by statute (Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301)) | discretionary | Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 |
Applies to current (2026 General Session).
Common questions about refusing to give a tax assessor or tax or license fee collector a list of employees in Utah
Is refusing to give a tax assessor or tax or license fee collector a list of employees a felony or a misdemeanor in Utah?
Refusing to give a tax assessor or tax or license fee collector a list of employees is a Class B Misdemeanor in Utah under Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-409.
What are the penalties for refusing to give a tax assessor or tax or license fee collector a list of employees in Utah?
As a Class B Misdemeanor, refusing to give a tax assessor or tax or license fee collector a list of employees carries up to 6 months (indeterminate term with no statutory minimum; actual release is set by the Board of Pardons and Parole) of incarceration and a fine of up to $1,000 (statutory maximum under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-301) under Utah Code Ann. § 76-3-204 (current (2026 General Session)).
Which Utah statute covers refusing to give a tax assessor or tax or license fee collector a list of employees?
Refusing to give a tax assessor or tax or license fee collector a list of employees is governed by Utah Code Ann. § 76-8-409 (Refusing to give a tax assessor or tax or license fee collector a list of employees).
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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.