Tax offenses, like other types of white-collar crime typically involve non-violent, financially motivated decisions. Tax violations may involve any number of crimes including failing to file a tax return, falsifying information on [...]
Yes. Although New York State and Federal prosecutions have similar components, federal matters focus on your federal tax consequences and liabilities while New York has jurisdiction only over your New York state [...]
In New York, you would likely be contacted by the Department of Taxation and Finance or Internal Revenue Service. It is uncommon for the state to immediately file criminal charges and seek [...]
Usually, tax crimes come in the form of intentionally acting in a way to avoid paying your taxes. This may include false information in your returns, under-reporting income, or not reporting any [...]
Being selected for a tax audit does not automatically mean the government intends to charge you criminally, or even that they have uncovered any wrongdoing. However, even minor, or innocent mistakes can [...]
Possibly. Even if you do not believe you did anything improper, any mistake the audit uncovers could potentially result in serious consequences. Therefore, you should consult with a criminal lawyer who handles [...]
Yes. Although an investigation may start as a civil inquiry, if any criminal conduct is identified you may be charged with a crime. If you are convicted of a crime, you face [...]
Perhaps. In many instances, criminal investigations can resolve by reaching a negotiated settlement to avoid criminal prosecution. If a settlement is reached, you can be ordered to stop performing a certain action [...]
Yes. The prosecutor and the Judge will consider the seriousness of the tax evasion, the amount of money owed, your ability to repay the taxes, penalties, and interest and any other history [...]
In New York, any felony, including tax crimes, has a statute of limitations of five (5) years. Federally, the statute of limitations is six (6) years. Usually, the time begins to run [...]