Is Professional Advice a Valid Defense to a Tax Crime Offense?
If you are being investigated for a criminal tax offense, you might wonder what tax crime defense strategies you can assert to avoid prosecution or severe penalties.
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Criminal Versus Civil Sanctions For Tax Crimes
Criminal and civil sanctions against IRS tax fraud are not mutually exclusive.
Strategies To Lower Tax Crime Sentences
The Most Common Tax Crime is Tax Evasion
The most common tax crimes are tax evasion, which is specifically defined in 26 U.S.C.
Can You be Prosecuted for Perjury or False Statements in Your Tax Returns?
Yes, the Internal Revenue Code has its very own perjury and false statements statute. This crime is separate from the tax evasion statute, and different elements must be present for the taxpayer to be charged with perjury and false statements.
The IRS Criminal Investigation Division Special Agent
The Criminal Investigation Division of the IRS is very similar to other Federal law enforcement agencies in many respects.
How to deal with the DOJ Tax Division on your Criminal Tax Case
The Department of Justice Criminal Tax Division has the ultimate authority to review and prosecute criminal tax cases.
How to Recognize the Signs of Identity Theft
Identity theft is a serious crime and of increased concern in recent years. Identity theft occurs when someone uses another person’s personal information, such as name or Social Security Number (SSN), without permission, to commit fraud or other crimes.
Identity Theft – the Tax Representative’s Perspective
Tax attorneys may be called upon to help clients if they are victims of identity theft such as refund theft. Identity theft is a relatively new crime, but it is widespread and potentially very damaging to taxpayers.
Interference with the Administration of Tax Laws
A lesser-known criminal tax offense is called interference with the administration of tax laws. This offense is found in IRC § 7212(a), which prohibits conduct intended to interfere with the administration of tax laws.
Failure to Pay Tax or Estimated Tax
IRC § 7203 enumerates a crime for failure to pay tax or estimated tax and other lesser tax crimes, including failure to supply information and failure to maintain records.