Tis the season for taxes! Making sure you’re submitting truthful information to the IRS is imperative to avoiding fines or harsher penalties. When it comes to taxes, details matter and so does intent. Keep reading to learn more about the difference between tax fraud and negligence. Tax Fraud Tax fraud is the intentional act of […]
Tax Fraud vs. Tax Evasion: What It Is & How to Protect Yourself if Accused
January 15, 2024 by ·
While both considered criminal offenses, tax fraud and tax evasion differ in the nature of the offense. There are penalties for both, but tax evasion carries even harsher consequences. Keep reading to learn more and understand how to protect yourself if you’re accused of either. Tax Fraud vs. Tax Evasion Tax fraud and tax evasion […]
Is Tax Fraud a Felony in New Jersey?
February 27, 2023 by ·
Tax fraud is the intentional falsification of information on a tax return in hopes of paying less than the entire tax obligation, and if the IRS can prove intention, it is always a felony in New Jersey. The State of New Jersey takes tax fraud very seriously. The belief is that tax fraud harms all […]
I’m the Taxman
July 10, 2021 by ·
It was American Founding Father Benjamin Franklin who famously stated, “In this world nothing can be said to be certain, except for death and taxes,” but it was George Harrison who said, “Now my advice for those who die/Declare the pennies on your eyes” a lyric featured in one of The Beatles most famous songs, […]
I’ve been accused of tax fraud. How can a defense attorney help me?
February 11, 2020 by ·
What is tax fraud? Tax fraud, or tax evasion, is the deliberate evasion of tax payments or the deliberate obfuscation of accurate tax assessments. Tax evasion can be conducted by individuals, corporations, or trusts. Typically tax fraud is done through the misrepresentation of the individual, corporation, or trust’s financial affairs to the Internal Revenue Service […]
Take Care of Yourself This Tax Season
March 6, 2018 by ·
With tax season now in full swing, people everywhere are starting to make an effort to file their taxes. Whether you’re filing yourself or taking your information to a professional to make sure that you don’t miss anything, the whole process can sometimes feel incredibly stressful. Are you going to owe money? Will you be […]
A Few Tips for Defending Against Tax Fraud
February 12, 2018 by ·
We’re now at the time of year when tax fraud will become much more common. People all across the United States are getting back all of the documents that they need to be able to file their returns. Some will inevitably be filing as soon as possible; others will be waiting until the last minute […]
What to Expect When You Work With Our Criminal Defense Attorney
October 30, 2017 by ·
Here at the Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot, our goal is to provide our clients with the best experience possible. We have helped people who are experiencing a wide range of charges ranging from tax fraud to bank fraud to mortgage fraud–and everything in between! At the end of the day, criminal defense is […]
Just Now Finding Out That You Are Accused of Committing Tax Fraud?
October 6, 2017 by ·
You’re going about your day as you normally would. Wake up, take a quick shower, brush your teeth. You head downstairs to start the coffee maker and grab the newspaper from the front porch before stepping out the door and heading out to work. Your day at the office is the same as usual–you fire […]
Have You Been Falsely Accused of Tax Fraud?
September 1, 2017 by ·
There’s not much that’s more alarming than being accused of a crime you didn’t commit. Although in the eyes of the law you are innocent until proven guilty, being charged with a crime can come with a number of consequences. Unfortunately even though you haven’t been proven guilty, that’s not always how people will see […]
