Wesley Snipes was convicted of fraud for not filing tax returns for 3 years . But prosecutors , in their sentencing recommendation , said the jurors ' decision `` has been portrayed in the mainstream media as a 'victory ' for Snipes . He will report to federal prison on parole to serve a three - year sentence . Snipes , 48 , sued his tax office for not filing the returns . Snipes : ` ` I ' m disappointed that the system seems not to be working ''
Wesley Snipes was convicted of fraud for not filing tax returns for 3 years . He will report to federal prison on parole to serve a three - year sentence . Snipes , 48 , sued his tax office for not filing the returns . Snipes : ` ` I ' m disappointed that the system seems not to be working ''