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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Looking for a Tax Evasion Lawyer in Newark?
August 8, 2017 by ·
So you just found out that you are being investigated for tax fraud. This may have come as quite the shock and you might find yourself wondering what to do next. Fortunately for you, Newark tax evasion lawyer Robert J. DeGroot is here to help! While you may be feeling a bit anxious about what […]
If You’ve Been Accused of Committing a Tax Crime, Talk to Us
July 12, 2017 by ·
If you’re under investigation for tax evasion, the first thing you should do is find a lawyer. We’ve discussed this topic in our blogs before, but we believe that it always bears repeating–hiring a lawyer as early as possible is one of the best choices you can make because when the situation is so serious, […]
Why You Should Speak to an Attorney Before Making a Statement
July 5, 2017 by ·
When you’re being investigated for a white collar crime, whether it’s tax fraud, tax evasion, bank fraud, or anything else, chances are that you’ll be notified that an investigation is underway. Your natural instinct, of course, will be to be cooperative with any officers or agents who are conducting the investigation. At some point or […]
“I’m Under Investigation for Tax Evasion. Help!”
June 2, 2017 by ·
If you’ve recently received word that you’re being investigated for tax evasion, chances are that you’re feeling confused on how to proceed next. After all, we’ve discussed previously how confusing tax season can be and how it can be difficult to understand some of the more complicated paperwork. That means that you may have been […]
Do You Know the Right Time to Call a Tax Evasion Lawyer?
April 7, 2017 by ·
With tax day quickly approaching, we thought it might be best to provide our readers with a bit of a refresher course about what constitutes tax evasion. If you’re anything like the majority of Americans, you look to tax season with mixed emotions–on the one hand, if you’re expecting to get a return, you’re probably […]
Being Investigated for Tax Fraud? Call Our Criminal Defense Attorney!
March 24, 2017 by ·
Being investigated for tax fraud is no joke. If it’s not handled correctly, it can turn into a scenario that seems to drag on forever. Along the way, you’ll inevitably feel like you’re trapped in a nightmare with no escape. Luckily for you, hiring a great tax fraud lawyer is the solution and that’s exactly […]
