> My understanding is that if a little guy evades taxes, but then cooperates [..] then they generally don't get thrown in jail This is how it more or less work

> My understanding is that if a little guy evades taxes, but then cooperates [..] then they generally don't get thrown in jail This is how it more or less works in my country but you do have to file a "active repentance" form and spill out of your misdeeds. Otherwise, anything you tried to hide, will work even harder against you.