...More commonly the penalty for tax evasion is
5 years in prison per count, though sometimes as low
as 6 months. It's very easy to get life in prison for failing to pay taxes and
this guy got 9 years in prison for not paying up...
You're confusing "maximum sentence" with "most common." Maximum sentences are used in extreme cases. Al Capone got nailed for tax evasion, for instance.
Re. your tabloid link where "this guy" got 9 years for tax evasion: Bro, he wasn't even tried yet.
TL;DR: Typical tinfoil Bitcoiner tripe.