The repercussions of a criminal investigation by the State tax agency or IRS can be serious, including lengthy jail time. That is why you need a seasoned criminal tax attorney, knowledgeable on both the criminal process and the tax controversies involved, to defend you.
WE REPRESENT CLIENTS FACING CRIMINAL TAX INVESTIGATIONS
We have a wealth of experience representing taxpayers charged with a range of financial offenses, including tax evasion, failure to file returns, falsifying documents, conspiracy or abetting and aiding a tax violation, and other types of tax fraud.
You must exercise extraordinary caution throughout an eggshell audit to avoid triggering a criminal examination. Our attorneys can advise you on how to respond to questions during such an audit in order to avoid further criminal charges. Thinking of a voluntary disclosure? We can guide you as well.
We are also experienced in dealing with white-collar financial crimes, including securities fraud, bank secrecy act crimes, healthcare fraud, mail fraud, money laundering, etc. Thus, we can help you if you are under government investigation to prevent criminal charges by finding an alternative resolution to incarceration.
A tax crime charge (state or Federal) can negatively impact your business and family life. The IRS and State agencies are usually aggressive and won't give up until there is a successful conviction. According to a report released on September 30th, 2022, the IRS boasts an impressive 90.6% conviction rate for individuals who commit criminal tax crimes.
They have a special branch - Criminal Investigation Division - devoted to investigating possible tax crimes. Examples of these tax crimes, include fraudulent failure to file returns, filing a false return, tax evasion, fraudulent failure to collect taxes, submitting false documents, bank fraud, etc.
So, if there is even a slight chance that you could be charged with any of the crimes above, you need to consult an attorney who is experienced in criminal tax law right away. Never make the fatal and irreversible mistake some taxpayers make – talking to agents and handling the matter themselves. Don't be fooled - the IRS agents are not there to befriend you. After all, this is not the time to take chances on your case. It might land you in jail.
With your future and livelihood hanging on the line, you need an attorney whose sole duty is to provide you with the best defense. More so, you need a friend protected under attorney-client privilege and not just any other CPA or IRS special agent that knocks on your door. You have an ally in Brotman Law. Talk to us today.
This service, in particular, was designed to offset the impact of a criminal tax investigation, because the government can be very aggressive towards individuals, and criminal tax charges have very serious penalties.
We realize that there are people who unjustly get caught up in the system, and while we are primarily a civil practice, we have developed a robust criminal tax defense practice to help this group.
Many criminal defense attorneys who are dealing with criminal tax issues do not have the capability to provide their clients with the best possible defense for this area of law.
Criminal tax defense requires specialized knowledge in tax to appropriately handle these matters. We created our criminal tax defense practice to offer the best possible defense for clients who find themselves in this situation.
Criminal tax issues seldom occur in isolation – they are often accompanied by parallel civil proceedings. Therefore, mounting a solid defense can only be done with the help of an expert.
We understand all the complexities and nuances of the tax laws and can apply all the privileges and rights available to you in criminal tax matters.
Our clients include countless prominent individuals, including corporate executives, business professionals, sports professionals, and entertainers. We are aware that a lot is at stake when it comes to criminal inquiries or convictions: reputation can be damaged easily, and professional licenses can be revoked.
Any information you share with us is protected under the attorney/client privilege. Nothing will be disclosed to anyone, particularly not to the DOJ, IRS, or in Court. Note that conversations with CPAs and other tax professionals are not equally protected, and these professionals might be forced to divulge conversations you had with them during an audit or court proceedings.
You will sit down with Sam and potentially another member of our senior legal team. The goal of this meeting is to put all the facts available to us on the table. Usually, when dealing with a subject or a target of a criminal tax investigation, the advantage we have early on is access to information that the government may not have.
At the earliest possible juncture, it is vital to pinpoint the risk and your potential areas of exposure. Often criminal tax issues will weave in with other charges, so understanding the central point of the government's investigation and whether the tax component is the steak or the side dish can have implications on our strategy early on. Based on extrinsic evidence, we also want to identify what stage the government's investigation is in or whether or not they have made a charging decision.
By the end of the meeting, even with limited facts, you will have a strategy and a step-by-step game plan for moving through the preliminary stages of the matter as quickly as possible. Our expertise is available to you whether or not you retain us, and regardless of that decision, everything shared is completely confidential and protected by the attorney-client privilege.
Each criminal tax case is based heavily on the facts and circumstances surrounding the case. Therefore, it is hard to define the exact sequence or process your matter will take without first outlining the strategy custom-tailored to the conduct being alleged.
Rest assured, our firm will go to the end of the earth to vigorously defend our clients against any charges that the government throws our way. We are laser-focused on the problem and giving you a solution that goes above and beyond the standard call of duty. We are well aware of the stakes and know that your livelihood often hangs in the balance.
Whatever route your matter takes, be it a successful pre-indictment resolution, witness representation, or even if it results in criminal charges, know that we will be with you every step of the way. Trust us to guide you to the other side and protect the things that matter most to you.
Set up a quick call with our firm's concierge to see if we'll be able to help you. The whole process will take 10 minutes or less. If your matter is urgent we will also help to expedite a meeting with Sam.
Tax law can be complex, confusing, frustrating, and even scary. We're here to help!
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