The Brand Law Firm

If you willfully cheat the government of its money by evading taxes, you may face criminal prosecution that can result in serious fines and a lengthy prison sentence. If you are subject to an IRS tax audit, call The Brand Law Firm, at (407) 447-1447 or (877) 407 BRAND.

If the IRS suspects you of evading federal taxes, it may launch a civil tax audit of you and your business. A civil audit may also begin for other reasons, such as random taxpayer selection or a report to the IRS from a disgruntled ex-employee.

In the civil tax audit, the IRS will review numerous documents to determine whether you paid appropriate taxes or should be subject to criminal tax evasion charges. Materials reviewed may include:

If auditors suspect personal or corporate tax fraud, they may refer your case to IRS criminal investigators. If you are facing an IRS criminal investigation, it is crucial to speak to an experienced attorney to ensure your rights are protected.

Charges are typically filed covering several years of tax problems with sentences being calculated principally on the amount of tax loss. Even first-offense tax evasion charges can result in serious criminal penalties, including jail time. Therefore, it is critical to hire an attorney who is knowledgeable in state and federal tax laws and how to avoid these serious consequences. Our attorneys have successfully caused criminal investigations to be closed without prosecution, as well as obtained acquittals and reduced sentences.

In March 2009, the IRS announced an amnesty program for people with unreported offshore bank accounts. This program allows a person to avoid criminal prosecution for the past failure to disclose offshore accounts and unreported income earned in such accounts. It is important that a person retain an attorney experienced in the defense of criminal tax cases to ensure that the disclosure under the IRS amnesty program is done correctly otherwise a criminal prosecution may still be brought. To learn more about the risks and benefits of the IRS amnesty program, click here