When You Need a Criminal Tax Defense Attorney
If the IRS is investigating you for a tax crime, every word you say matters. Attorney-client privilege is not optional.
IRS Criminal Investigation Division (CID) investigates potential tax crimes: tax evasion, filing false returns, willful failure to file, and tax fraud. If CID contacts you — or your accountant tells you there may be a fraud referral from an audit — stop everything and call a tax attorney.
Do not talk to the IRS. Do not talk to your CPA about the facts (no privilege). Do not destroy documents. Call an attorney.
Signs of Criminal Investigation
CID agents show up unannounced. Your bank receives a summons you didn't know about. The IRS audit suddenly involves questions about intent and knowledge rather than documentation. Your case is transferred from Examination to a different division without explanation.
The conviction rate for IRS criminal cases is over 90%. That number drops significantly with competent legal representation from the earliest possible moment. Call me immediately if you suspect criminal exposure.
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