Paying taxes is a necessary obligation for all who earn an income, but if you know what you’re doing, you could legally save yourself a lot of money and stress when it comes to taxes. Tax planning and tax evasion represent ways of saving money on taxes, but one is legal and one is not. […]
What Happens if Someone Reports Me to the IRS for Tax Evasion?
April 4, 2023 by ·
No one likes to pay taxes, but they are necessary to provide revenue to federal, local, and state governments to fund essential services. If someone isn’t paying their fair share, or is avoiding paying their taxes altogether, it might upset those around them who are paying their fair share. Information about what to do if […]
Is Tax Evasion a White Collar Crime?
August 26, 2022 by ·
I’ve been accused of tax evasion. What should I do? No matter what you’ve been accused of, the most important thing you can do in order to protect your constitutional rights, including the potential for fines, probation, or even prison, is to secure a criminal defense attorney. Your criminal defense attorney’s job, of course, is […]
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 […]
You’ve Been Charged With a Federal Crime: What You Need to Know
January 7, 2020 by ·
No one, and we repeat, no one wants to be charged with a crime. But being charged with a federal crime? That’s a whole different ball game, one that most aren’t prepared to play. Of course, one of the primary differences between facing state and federal charges relate to jurisdiction, meaning that the resources and […]
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 […]
3 Things to Do If You’re Accused of Tax Evasion
December 21, 2017 by ·
Receiving word that you’re being investigated for tax evasion isn’t something anyone wants to experience, but the fact of the matter is that it does happen. It can be an incredibly overwhelming experience. Your initial reaction might be one of frustration and anger, and that’s a perfectly normal reaction to have. Fortunately for you, the […]
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 […]
