Should I report my neighbors for car tax evasion?

[Anonymous]

No, I would not report them. You don't know them or their circumstances. And in the world of "tax cheats," if that is even the case here, this is the smallest of small potatoes. If sticking it to tax cheats is your cause, you should focus on the corporations and the ultra wealthy, where the bulk of the problem lies.

[Anonymous]

You should let them know their plates expired, and cara should now be registered in their state.

I would not report anything.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Military?

Military should still have current tags.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Live in Virginia. A couple moved in next door a year or so ago. Haven’t met them — they keep to themselves, whatever.

One has a car with Wisconsin plates. One with California plates. I suppose they could be exempt but we live in Western Loudoun so I doubt they work on the Hill or are in the military.

I ended up behind the car with California plates today at a stop sign as we both pulled out of our driveways at the same time. The plates expired in June 2024.

I am normally a live and let live person, but tax avoidance costs everyone more. Would you report this if you were in my shoes? I am trying to decide…

What if they’re serial killers? Reporting them could put you in danger.

They won't have any idea who, if anyone, reported them.

[Anonymous]

They probably don't have car collision insurance or liability insurance and clearly are not paying the VA "in lieu of" fee. Only hope is they get a traffic stop. If they don't park on the street VA police can't ticket the parked car.

[Anonymous]

Yes.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Too many plausible explanations for this. Not worth pursuing. MYOB.

For registrations expired for two years? This also means that they are likely driving uninsured. I’m sorry that most people don’t understand the damage that the MYOB idea causes to society.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Maybe they're planning to move soon and don't want to bother with it.

Then they would pay their registration in their old state.

[Anonymous]

I’d totally report them.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:You don't know what they are going through. They could be homeless or have cancer.

So could OP

Then all the more reason to give them the benefit of a doubt. They might be prioritizing medical needs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:I have reported people for tax evasion, though to be fair, they were people how had been really terrible to me in the past. I just stumbled upon their tax evasion, but because I loathed them, I had zero guilt over reporting it. FAFO.

If it was someone I felt neutral about or liked, I don't know. I might just ignore it. I do agree with others that tax evasion hurts everyone, and that's certainly what I told myself when I *gleefully* reported those jerks, but usually I'm a mind-your-own-business sort of person so I'm not sure.

Do you justifiably dislike your neighbor? If yes, I support. you! If not, think about whether you want to poison the well or just let this go.

I don't know the neighbors at all, so I'm neutral. My only impression of them is that they apparently are deliberately evading not only Virginia property taxes but also Virginia car registration rules. That's a lot of revenue cheating.

They're renters. I really don't care about poisoning that well.

I'm not emotional about this. I'm just trying to sort the ethics. I'm leaning towards reporting.

I'm a little surprised neither has been at least ticketed for driving around with expired plates. The other car is a Lincoln. Its Wisconsin plates expired in October 2024.

I don't believe you. This from your OP tells exactly how you feel; you are annoyed because they keep to themselves and aren't friendly to you: Live in Virginia. A couple moved in next door a year or so ago. Haven’t met them — they keep to themselves, whatever.

Let those people be.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Too many plausible explanations for this. Not worth pursuing. MYOB.

For registrations expired for two years? This also means that they are likely driving uninsured. I’m sorry that most people don’t understand the damage that the MYOB idea causes to society.

We understand it but have much, much bigger things to worry about.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:

Anonymous wrote:Military?

Military should still have current tags.

It’s not tax evasion. It’s just having an expired tag, then.

[Anonymous]

My neighbor reported me for car tax evasion even though my spouse went in uniform to the military base every day and we discussed with her that we were an active duty military family. We were investigated by the county but ultimately determined to be exempt from the tax due to active duty military status and a permanent residence outside the state. I will not ever forgive her for making a false report and putting that stress on me. I am determined to screw her in ways that are technically legal for the duration of my time here. I imagine others are similarly petty.

[Anonymous]

I have military neighbors who live very far (a 1 to 1.5 hour commute depending on traffic) from the base. I know this due to introducing ourselves and talking to them a bit when they first moved in. They picked our town due to schools for their kids.

I think it's odd you are jumping to conclusions and want to meddle without even knowing the most basic facts about the people right next door to you. It's unkind and has very little upside. If they are not following the law then they can face consequences when pulled over.