Why is Tax Evasion a Crime but Tax Planning Isn’t? 

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.  […]

I’m the Taxman

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, […]

Take Care of Yourself This Tax Season

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

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 […]

A Few Things We Can Help With

When you’re in need of the best white collar crime lawyer in Newark, look no further than the Law Offices of Robert J. DeGroot. We pride ourselves on providing our clients with the best possible experience during a tough time. We know that you’re probably feeling stressed and worried about what lies ahead. Who wouldn’t […]

Just Now Finding Out That You Are Accused of Committing Tax Fraud?

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?

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 […]

Why You Should Speak to an Attorney Before Making a Statement

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 […]

Being Investigated for Tax Fraud? Call Our Criminal Defense Attorney!

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 […]

3 Reasons to Call a Tax Fraud Lawyer

With tax season right around the corner, more and more people are beginning to have questions about tax fraud in Newark. For many people, tax time is met with one of two emotions–excitement or dread. Those who are excited are the ones who are expecting to get some money back on their tax returns while […]