Tax Evasion & Tax Fraud Defense
IRS Criminal Investigation defense • DOJ Tax Division prosecution • Protecting individuals and businesses from federal tax charges
Federal Tax Crime Defense
Tax evasion and tax fraud prosecutions can result in federal prison, massive fines, and permanent damage to your reputation. The IRS Criminal Investigation Division has a 90% conviction rate - you need attorneys who understand how they build cases and know how to defend against them.
Criminal Investigation
IRS-CI special agents building criminal cases with 90% conviction rate
Severe Penalties
Up to 5 years prison per count, plus fines and restitution
Collateral Damage
Professional license loss, immigration consequences, reputation destruction
Why You Need Specialized Tax Defense
Tax cases involve complex financial analysis, forensic accounting, and specialized knowledge of tax law. Our attorneys have successfully defended clients against the IRS and DOJ Tax Division, securing favorable outcomes in the most challenging cases.
Tax Crimes We Defend
Comprehensive defense against all federal tax charges.
Tax Evasion
Willful attempts to evade tax assessment or payment, including hiding income, offshore accounts, and fraudulent deductions.
Filing False Returns
Knowingly filing false tax returns with material misstatements, including understating income or overstating deductions.
Employment Tax Fraud
Failing to collect or pay payroll taxes, pyramiding schemes, and misclassifying employees as contractors.
Offshore Tax Evasion
Unreported foreign accounts, FBAR violations, failure to report foreign income, and offshore tax schemes.
Corporate Tax Fraud
Transfer pricing schemes, abusive tax shelters, fraudulent corporate returns, and executive liability.
Tax Conspiracy
Conspiring to defraud the IRS, aiding and abetting tax evasion, and promoting tax shelters.
Defending Against IRS Criminal Investigations
Primary Investigation
IRS special agents gathering evidence through interviews, summonses, and surveillance. Early intervention can prevent referral to DOJ.
Subject Interview
Never speak to IRS agents without counsel. What you say will be used against you, and agents are trained to elicit incriminating statements.
Grand Jury Investigation
DOJ Tax Division prosecutions involve grand jury subpoenas for documents and testimony. Strategic response is critical.
Voluntary Disclosure
Timely voluntary disclosure can avoid criminal prosecution, but must be done correctly with experienced counsel.
Tax Crime Defense Strategies
Sophisticated defenses requiring tax expertise and criminal law experience.
Willfulness Defense
Proving lack of willful intent through good faith reliance on professionals, complexity of tax law, or honest mistakes.
Method of Proof
Challenging the IRS's net worth, bank deposits, or expenditures method with alternative explanations.
Kovel Accountants
Using privileged accountants under attorney supervision to analyze complex financial records.
IRS Criminal Investigation? Act Immediately
The IRS has a 90% conviction rate because most people wait too long to get help. Early intervention by experienced tax crime attorneys can prevent charges or minimize consequences. Call now.
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