Ventura Tax Fraud Attorneys
If you are facing an IRS audit, or are already being charged with tax fraud, legal representation should be your top priority. You need a tax fraud lawyer who understands the complex laws surrounding taxes, as well as criminal defense.
Have questions? Reach out to the tax fraud defense attorneys at Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP today.
What is Tax Fraud?
Tax fraud charges arise when individuals provide false information on their taxes in order to conceal the amount of money they made or to falsify the documents to avoid paying taxes.
In most cases, the IRS is mainly interested in getting the money that they believe is owed. They do not want to send people to jail, however, if a repeated pattern of tax fraud is indicated so someone cannot be trusted to pay their taxes, they may pursue tax fraud charges against the individual, which can result in time in federal prison, among other things.
Some of the most common examples of tax fraud include:
- Submitting false tax returns
- Omitting certain assets or income
These are serious charges; the IRS has unlimited resources and manpower when it comes to pursuing legal action, and you need an experienced and aggressive tax fraud defense lawyer who will have time to prepare a compelling case for the defense.
What is the Difference Between a Simple Error and Tax Fraud?
Many people may wonder what the difference is between tax fraud and simply making an error on a tax form. In fact, a simple repeated error may be why you are facing tax fraud charges today. The difference in the intention; if a person intentionally provides false information, they are considered to be committing fraud.
What Does the IRS Look For When Determining Fraud?
Some things the IRS looks for when trying to determine fraudulent activities include the following:
- Attempting to conceal illegal activities
- Dealing in cash to prevent leaving a paper trail
- Concealment of assets, or the source of assets
- Understating income
- Failure to file tax returns
- Failure to make estimated tax payments
- Inadequate records
If the IRS sees anything suspicious on your forms, they will investigate further, and this can lead to tax fraud charges.
What Are the Penalties If I’m Convicted of Tax Fraud?
A conviction of tax fraud can result in prison time, and huge monetary fines of restitution to the IRS for money owed.
Why You Need the Tax Fraud Attorneys at Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP
At Lessem, Newstat & Tooson, LLP we are dedicated to helping our clients fight back against their tax evasion charges. With over 50 years of combined experience, we understand the criminal legal system and how best to defend you. Whatever the criminal charge, our defense attorneys will handle your case with vigor and professionalism.
Contact our firm today for a FREE and confidential case review.