Los Angeles Tax Fraud Defense Lawyer
Federal Crime Attorney Serving Los Angeles
Tax evasion and tax fraud are
federal crimes that may lead to tax penalties and a felony record if a defendant is convicted. Owing the government taxes is not a position that anyone is wants to be in. It places you on the radar of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) which may conduct lengthy and exhaustive investigations into alleged attempts at avoiding tax payment. If the IRS considers that you have willfully attempted or avoided paying taxes, it may move forward with the U.S. Attorney's Office to press federal tax fraud charges. As a
Los Angeles federal crime attorney who has been working in this field for more than two decades, I understand just how serious tax evasion charges may be. I recommend that you move as quickly as possible to at least discuss the matter with a competent lawyer such as myself to determine what to do.
Many people find out that they are under investigation by the IRS before formal charges are filed. If you have been contacted by a federal agent or have discovered that you or your company is the subject of a tax fraud investigation, act quickly to involve an attorney. You will need an aggressive advocate to limit the investigation against you and help you avoid an indictment in the first place.
Accused of tax evasion or tax fraud? Talk to an attorney immediately!
Following are some examples of actions that may be considered tax fraud or evasion, when these are carried out intentionally and willfully:
- Claiming fake deductions or dependants
- Underreporting income
- Overstating deductions
- Transferring or hiding assets and property
- Using offshore accounts to hide money
- Falsifying records
- Falsifying tax returns
- Failing to file a return
- Failing to pay taxes owed to the IRS
- Failing to include all income
Sometimes an unsuspecting individual or business owner may find that he or she is facing tax evasion or tax fraud charges in conjunction with unintentional misrepresentation. No matter the circumstances of your tax evasion charges, you need an aggressive attorney to protect your interests and concerns.
Contact Los Angeles tax fraud defense attorney
Robert Michael Helfend today for a strictly confidential review of your case.