The IRS is tasked with enforcing all aspects of federal tax compliance. Nonetheless, the IRS may emphasize certain aspects of tax compliance depending on the priorities of the current administration. Under President Trump, the IRS has signalled a shi…
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When President Trump was re-elected in 2024, experts expected his administration to scale back prosecutions of white-collar crimes, including those involving tax fraud and tax evasion. The President has largely met those expectations, focusing instea…
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Tax fraud and tax evasion are crimes that involve illegally avoiding tax obligations. The crimes may be accomplished by concealing income, overstating deductions, or otherwise falsifying information to reduce tax obligations. The penalties for tax fr…
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Tax fraud and tax evasion are federal crimes that involve the willful attempt to avoid paying taxes. The penalties for a tax crime conviction can be severe and may include significant fines, payment of interest, penalties, and forfeiture of property.…
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IRS Title 26: Tax Violations: I.R.C. § 7202 Under 26 U.S.C. §7202, it is a crime to fail to collect a tax or to fail to truthfully account for or pay over a tax. An employer is responsible for withholding Federal Insurance Contribution Act (“FICA…
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Filing a False Tax Return in Violation of 26 U.S.C. §7206 Under 26 U.S.C. §7206, it is a felony to willfully make false statements on a tax return or willfully aid or assist someone in filing a false tax return. The penalty for violating the statut…
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charged with a crime for failing to pay, failing to file a tax return, failing to supply tax information, or failing to keep tax records. Violations of I.R.C. §7203 are misdemeanors punishable by a fine of up to $25,000, imprisonment for up to 1 yea…
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It is important to know whether the person you choose will actually be handling your case at all stages of the proceedings. If a criminal case is in federal court, it is essential to have a lawyer who practices there regularly.
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Facing criminal charges in federal court is intimidating and scary. Any criminal case, and a federal criminal case, in particular, is complicated. It can be helpful and reassuring to understand how a criminal case works, and what to expect. If you be…
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In 2011, Sassine Razzouk pled guilty and was convicted of accepting bribes in violation of 18 U.S.C. §666(a)(1)(B) and three counts of tax evasion in violation of 26 U.S.C. §7201. Razzouk was accused of manipulating contractor bidding systems while…
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