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 value of donated property, or file a false tax return.
Being charged with tax fraud 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. It is in your best interest to speak to an experienced Newark tax fraud attorney about your case.
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Many taxpayers, especially corporations, have accountants or business managers that are responsible for their financial affairs. In some cases, the taxpayer may be unaware of the unscrupulous ways in which the business manager or accountant is handling their financial accounts.
Regardless, the taxpayer is responsible for the information submitted on their tax return. If you think that your taxes have been handled incorrectly by your business manager or accountant, it’s important that you call Robert J. DeGroot today. At the Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot, we have been defending individuals in the Newark, New Jersey area for nearly 40 years. We provide courteous, professional service and personalized attention throughout all phases of the legal process.
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At the end of the day, we know that you have a choice about the attorney you hire, but rest assured that with nearly five decades of experience, our Newark law firm is the one to turn to first. No matter the situation, we’ll help to keep things organized, fighting hard to defend you against the charges being leveled against you.
To arrange a free consultation with a Newark tax fraud defense attorney, don’t hesitate to contact us online. Tax fraud is a scary thing to have to defend yourself against, but fortunately you’re not in it alone. Reach out today to get the help you need. We look forward to hearing from you.
