Tax evasion can come in a variety of forms, from non filing and under reporting, to non-payment.
While exact figures are hard to come by, there are reports that some 1.
7million delinquent taxpayers are uncovered by the IRS annually.
When the IRS does decide to prosecute, they usually achieve high sentencing rates - which means if you have been accused of taxpayer noncompliance, no matter the form, it makes sense to contact a top federal defense attorney to help you secure the best outcome possible.
The following are considered criminal offenses under the Internal Revenue Code: Structuring Transactions to Evade Cash Reporting Attempt to Evade or Defeat Tax Avoidance Distinguished from Evasion Additional Tax Due and Owing Attempt to Evade or Defeat Any Tax or Payment Thereof Willful Failure to Collect or Pay Over Tax Willful Failure to File Return, Supply Information, or Pay Tax Legal Duty to File Return, Supply Information, Maintain Records, or Pay a Tax Failure to File a Timely Return Willful Failure to Pay Tax Willful Failure to Keep Records Willful Failure to Supply Information Fraudulent Statement or Failure to Make Statement to Employees Fraudulent Withholding Exemption Certificate or Failure to Supply Information False or Fraudulent Return, Statement, or Other Document Made Under Penalty of Perjury Aid or Assistance in Preparation or Presentation of False or Fraudulent Return, Affidavit, Claim or Other Removal or Concealment with Intent to Defraud Fraudulent Returns, Statements, or Other Documents Offenses Relating to Stamps Unauthorized Use or Sale of Stamps Failure to Obey Summons False Statements to Purchasers or Lessees Relating to Tax Attempts to Interfere With Administration of Internal Revenue Laws Criminal penalties for those accused of tax related crimes can apply to the principal perpetrator and to accomplices - under the "accomplice statute" an individual can be charged with the crime, even if they do not actively contribute to each part of the total crime.
Those who aid and abet tax crimes can be charged as principals if their acts alone could directly be considered an offense.
If you are in any way implicated in a tax crime, whether as an individual or an employee of a corporation, contact a top federal defense attorney to assess your position.
Individuals can also be charged as "accessory after the fact" if he or she is aware a crime has been committed and aims to prevent apprehension, trial, or punishment of the person charged.
Penalties can be severe depending on the level of tax noncompliance.
It is crucial that any individual who is charged with breaking any of the aforementioned statutes seeks a top criminal defense attorney, with experience in cases brought by the IRS.
While exact figures are hard to come by, there are reports that some 1.
7million delinquent taxpayers are uncovered by the IRS annually.
When the IRS does decide to prosecute, they usually achieve high sentencing rates - which means if you have been accused of taxpayer noncompliance, no matter the form, it makes sense to contact a top federal defense attorney to help you secure the best outcome possible.
The following are considered criminal offenses under the Internal Revenue Code: Structuring Transactions to Evade Cash Reporting Attempt to Evade or Defeat Tax Avoidance Distinguished from Evasion Additional Tax Due and Owing Attempt to Evade or Defeat Any Tax or Payment Thereof Willful Failure to Collect or Pay Over Tax Willful Failure to File Return, Supply Information, or Pay Tax Legal Duty to File Return, Supply Information, Maintain Records, or Pay a Tax Failure to File a Timely Return Willful Failure to Pay Tax Willful Failure to Keep Records Willful Failure to Supply Information Fraudulent Statement or Failure to Make Statement to Employees Fraudulent Withholding Exemption Certificate or Failure to Supply Information False or Fraudulent Return, Statement, or Other Document Made Under Penalty of Perjury Aid or Assistance in Preparation or Presentation of False or Fraudulent Return, Affidavit, Claim or Other Removal or Concealment with Intent to Defraud Fraudulent Returns, Statements, or Other Documents Offenses Relating to Stamps Unauthorized Use or Sale of Stamps Failure to Obey Summons False Statements to Purchasers or Lessees Relating to Tax Attempts to Interfere With Administration of Internal Revenue Laws Criminal penalties for those accused of tax related crimes can apply to the principal perpetrator and to accomplices - under the "accomplice statute" an individual can be charged with the crime, even if they do not actively contribute to each part of the total crime.
Those who aid and abet tax crimes can be charged as principals if their acts alone could directly be considered an offense.
If you are in any way implicated in a tax crime, whether as an individual or an employee of a corporation, contact a top federal defense attorney to assess your position.
Individuals can also be charged as "accessory after the fact" if he or she is aware a crime has been committed and aims to prevent apprehension, trial, or punishment of the person charged.
Penalties can be severe depending on the level of tax noncompliance.
It is crucial that any individual who is charged with breaking any of the aforementioned statutes seeks a top criminal defense attorney, with experience in cases brought by the IRS.