Tax fraud is a serious crime, but what if you make an honest mistake on your taxes? Don’t worry. The IRS realizes that the tax code can be difficult for the typical person to understand. Auditors are trained to separate tax errors between two categories: tax fraud and tax negligence. While the former of these […]
The Many Forms Of Employment Tax Evasion
December 6, 2015 by ·
Employment tax evasion (also called payroll tax evasion or employment tax fraud) is committed by an employer who keeps employee tax withholdings rather than paying them to the IRS. Employers are required by law to withhold certain taxes, such as the Social Security and Medicare taxes, from their employees’ paychecks, but some employers fail to […]
3 Tips for Staying Under the IRS’s Radar
November 14, 2015 by ·
The Internal Revenue Code is complicated, and tax forms are no better, so how do you protect yourself against being charged with a tax crime such as tax evasion or tax fraud? Firstly, understand that the IRS is not out to get you. Investigations and criminal proceedings require time, money, and resources, so they […]
Your Trusted Newark Tax Fraud Lawyer Wants To Help You
May 29, 2015 by ·
If you or your business is facing IRS fraud charges, you need to make sure your case is handled properly by a seasoned federal criminal defense attorney. To arrange a free consultation with a Newark tax fraud defense attorney, call us toll free at 866-970-0783 or contact us online. Did you know that you can […]
Have You Been Charged With Tax Fraud In Newark?
May 25, 2015 by ·
Tax evasion occurs when individuals or organizations illegally avoid paying their taxes. They may fail to report or inaccurately report their income, inflate deductions, or hide money. There are five common ways in which tax evasion occurs. Individuals or corporations may: fail to report cash income, take unauthorized deductions, claim false charitable deductions, overestimate the […]
Charged With Tax Evasion? Call Your Newark Tax Fraud Lawyer Today
March 25, 2015 by ·
Felony tax evasion is perhaps the most infamous crime in the Internal Revenue Code. To convict a defendant of felony tax evasion, the prosecutor must prove a tax deficiency (failure to pay taxes) and an intentional effort to avoid taxes. While a conviction can result in serious criminal penalties, if handled by a competent federal criminal defense […]
The Federal Tax Fraud Attorney You Can Trust
March 17, 2015 by ·
Being charged with federal tax fraud in Newark can be a long term nightmare if it is not handled correctly. It can take years to undo the damage of these charges, along with the extensive costs of back taxes, penalties and interest. If you have been charged with or are under investigation for tax fraud, […]
Are You Being Investigated For Federal Tax Fraud?
March 13, 2015 by ·
Robert J. DeGroot is a distinguished and experienced New Jersey criminal defense lawyer. It’s important to know that any criminal charge regardless of whether it’s a misdemeanor or felony will have a negative impact and potentially haunt you for years. If you are facing misdemeanor or felony charges in New Jersey or New York, it is critical to have […]
When the IRS Comes Calling, Make Sure You Contact A Seasoned Tax Fraud Lawyer
February 6, 2015 by ·
Here’s the understatement of the century…taxes are complex. While ostensibly meant to make everything more fair for everyone, they often create traps for people to fall into. Often it’s like they’re trying to set bait and lure people into intentionally or unintentionally abusing the system. Because there are so many loopholes, people are constantly looking […]
Tax Fraud Lawyers : How Do They Do It?
January 25, 2015 by ·
When you’re in trouble with the federal government, which is usually the case with tax fraud, it’s not a matter to be taken lightly. They’ve spent their lives knowing taxes and the law, and you might not know much about either. So what kind of person should you call? Your tax guy can’t practice law, […]
