Small errors on your income tax form are not likely to result in any serious consequences. However, failure to disclose income might. If the IRS determines that you willingly hid income or failed to file a tax return, it could threaten your future. According to...
Tax Evasion
Paying taxes: The difference between mistakes and evasion
Tax evasion is a serious crime that can be prosecuted at the federal or state level. Fortunately, there is a distinction between true tax evasion and accidental evasion. For instance, if you pay your taxes but forgot to report a small amount of income, the Internal...
IRS finds tax fraud evidence in initial Caterpillar investigation
Everyone seems to be watching every move of the President Trump administration. One of the most watched and anticipated aspects of the administration involves white collar crimes, specifically tax evasion by businesses.In a recent blog post we discussed the impact...
Will dwindling IRS funds reduce tax-fraud prosecutions?
No one enjoys paying taxes, and very few people pay taxes because of a sense of goodwill or basic morality. Generally, people pay taxes because they're afraid of the consequences of being caught for not paying taxes.For the vast majority of Americans, this is the...
Facing tax evasion charges in Florida — no small matter
Being accused of misrepresenting taxable income to the Internal Revenue Service is a serious matter. In Florida and all other states, such situations may be aggressively prosecuted if formal charges are filed in federal court. However, there are plenty of situations...
Woman who owns bus company charged with tax evasion
Many people in Florida and throughout the United States ride buses. A woman in another state, who owns a bus company, has been accused of tax evasion for not reporting income she earned from services her company provided to public schools. In addition, she allegedly...
Florida congresswoman still facing tax evasion problems
Florida Congresswoman Corinne Brown has recently been in the news for reasons other than political accomplishment. On a recent Wednesday, she appeared in court with a new attorney by her side. His services have been retained to assist the politician in her defense...
Agents say man gave federal drug trafficking advice to others
An incident occurred in Florida recently that involves millions of dollars and a number of accusations regarding drug-related activities. One man has been accused of federal drug trafficking and money laundering. He has also been charged with several other felonies...
Fighting tax evasion charges in Florida
Being investigated by the Internal Revenue Service is enough to make anyone anxious. Especially in situations where one's financial records may not be in order, it can be quite stressful trying to answer questions regarding possible tax evasion or other alleged...
High-profile tax evasion charges necessitate strong defense
In Florida and throughout the United States, many people face white collar crime charges after being made subject to federal investigations. Tax evasion is among the most common allegations. When the stakes are high in situations involving federal charges, it is often...
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