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White Collar Criminal Attorneys – Tax Evasion Defense
Tax evasion is the intentional avoidance of paying federal or state taxes by means of dishonest income reporting. A person who is caught and charged with intentional tax evasion can face criminal punishments and be required to reimburse the government for owed back taxes. If you are facing charges of tax evasion, contact our criminal defense law firm today. The lawyers affiliated with America's Criminal Defense Group represent people nationwide with personal, professional defense strategies.
What Is Tax Evasion?
Tax evasion is the fraudulent, intentional avoidance of paying all or part of the required income taxes for an individual or a firm. Evasion may involve underreporting earnings, exaggerating deductions and exemptions, and participating in questionable tax shelters. Tax evasion is a serious criminal offense which, if proven in court, can result in federal penalties and fines. Simply failing to file taxes is a misdemeanor, but if a person does not file taxes for a number of years, this behavior can be used as evidence of a broader plan to avoid payment. Intentionally neglecting to file and pay taxes is a felony.
The white collar criminal attorneys affiliated with America's Criminal Defense Group believe in the innocence of our clients. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with one of our white collar criminal defense lawyers.
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Elements in a Tax Evasion Case
In order to prove that an individual or other entity is guilty of tax evasion, the government must prove that that party acted with intent to avoid payment. If a person simply neglected to file taxes, there is no case for tax evasion. Requirements in a tax evasion case are:
- There must be a deficiency in tax payment
- The person or entity in question avoided or underpaid knowingly
- The person or entity performed an action to mislead the government or conceal funds
Examples of actions taken by individuals or larger firms to mislead and deceive the government include placing assets in another person's name, using false invoices, keeping a double set of books, and dealing in cash.
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Contact Our Criminal Defense Law Firm for Help
If you have been accused of tax evasion, contact America's Criminal Defense Group. We are affiliated with attorneys who are familar with the laws in many states and who are admitted to practice in many jurisdictions including: California, Florida, Texas, Arizona, Nevada, Oregon, Washington, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Nebraska, North Carolina, Alabama, Georgia, Illinois, and Washington, D.C.
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For more information about tax evasion defense, contact us to provide the white collar criminal defense you need. America's Criminal Defense Group can help ensure the best possible results in your case.
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