TAX FRAUD FEDERAL ATTORNEYS IN NEW YORK
The New York Federal Tax Evasion and Tax Fraud lawyers of our firm successfully represent clients who face criminal and civil liabilities under federal tax laws. Whether we are called upon to defend individual or corporate clients, we provide first-class defense, compliance, and prevention in all federal criminal tax matters in New York and beyond.
Complex tax evasion matters often require specialized knowledge. Our New York City Federal Tax Fraud Defense Lawyers employ forensic accountants in order to minimize criminal and civil liability of our clients.
We also represent foreign bank account holders, particularly in Swiss banks, who failed to report these accounts and pay tax on the income generated by them.
Tax Fraud Crimes
Tax evasion and other tax crimes are routinely prosecuted in New York City federal courts. Most criminal tax matters fall under chapter 75 of the IRS Code of 1986; however U.S. Attorney will prosecute many criminal tax cases using other federal statutes such as conspiracy, making false statements, wire and mail fraud.
The majority or tax evasion offense in the IRS Code have a six-year statute of limitations, including
- Tax evasion under section 7201;
- Failure to file a return under section 7203;
- Filing false or fraudulent returns or documents under sections 7206(1) and 7207;
- Aiding or assisting in the preparation of a false or fraudulent return under section 7206(2); corrupt or forcible interference with the administration of the tax laws under section 7212(a)
- Interference with the Administration of the Tax Laws (Section 7212)
- Title 18 offenses such as Conspiracy (18 U.S.C. § 371) and False Statements and Documents (18 U.S.C. § 1001).
For Title 18 tax crimes, the statute of limitations is five to six years after the commission of the offense.
Failing to comply with numerous federal tax provisions may cost you not only significant financial loss but also your freedom. The Department of Justice has been relentlessly prosecuting tax evasion crimes in New York and elsewhere in the country.
Our experienced federal defense lawyers may assist you in making the right decisions when facing difficult choices involving criminal tax evasion.
If you are charged with federal tax fraud in New York, call our New York City tax fraud lawyers today at 212-577-6677 to set up an immediate consultation!
