Is not offering a customer a receipt to avoid reporting income considered a criminal act?

Not offering a customer a receipt to avoid reporting income is indeed considered a criminal act. This behavior falls under tax evasion or fraudulent tax practices. When a business or individual fails to provide a receipt, especially with the intention of not reporting the income earned from a transaction, they are engaging in deceptive practices. This undermines tax integrity and violates tax laws, as it prevents the proper assessment of income for taxation purposes.

In a customer service context, part of maintaining integrity and compliance involves being transparent and fair in financial matters. Providing receipts is not only a standard practice for record-keeping but also a legal obligation that supports accurate income reporting, ultimately contributing to the accountability of businesses to the tax system.