Criminal Tax
Criminal tax investigations and charges are serious and scary. The IRS has specially trained agents and support from other law enforcement agencies to prosecute tax crimes, including tax evasion, filing false tax returns, submitting falsified documents and tax fraud. Hone Maxwell LLP tax attorneys have successfully defended individuals and businesses from various criminal tax allegations.
Early intervention in an investigation or assistance on an audit often provides the needed legal guidance to resolve the matter before charges are filed. A tax audit can quickly become a criminal tax investigation, and innocent mistakes on tax returns can be construed as intent to defraud the government requiring the help of a tax fraud attorney. HMLLP helps clients mitigate the potentially devastating consequences of a criminal tax investigation or prosecution.
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You should contact a criminal tax attorney immediately if you believe you may be under criminal tax investigation, have received a summons or subpoena, are being questioned by IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI), or have concerns about potential tax fraud allegations.
Civil tax cases generally involve disputes over tax liability, penalties, or compliance. Criminal tax cases involve allegations that a taxpayer intentionally violated tax laws through actions such as tax evasion, filing false returns, or concealing income.
Common allegations include tax evasion, tax fraud, filing false tax returns, failure to report income, payroll tax violations, offshore account concealment, and other willful violations of federal tax laws.
In some cases, yes. If the IRS discovers evidence suggesting intentional misconduct or fraud during a civil audit, the matter may be referred to IRS Criminal Investigation for further review.
You should avoid making statements or providing documents before consulting a criminal tax attorney. Early legal representation can be critical in protecting your rights and developing an effective defense strategy.
Yes. Criminal tax attorneys represent clients during investigations, negotiations with federal authorities, grand jury proceedings, and criminal tax litigation when necessary.
Yes. Communications with a criminal tax attorney are generally protected by attorney-client privilege, allowing you to discuss sensitive tax matters confidentially while evaluating your legal options.