Many Texas residents feel a sense of relief once they have their tax return filed. However, they may feel a pit in their stomach if they receive a notice that their return has been rejected. While this can happen for various reasons, including due to simple mistakes, it may be […]
Category: Tax Fraud
When the Internal Revenue Service suspects issues with tax returns, that suspicion can sometimes lead to more than just an audit. In some cases, the IRS may believe that a person attempted to commit tax fraud, and criminal charges could result if the agency believes there is evidence of such […]
Accusations of trying to pull the wool over the eyes of the U.S. government can come with potentially steep penalties. If individuals are accused of tax fraud, they could face lengthy court proceedings, during which they will undoubtedly try to defend against the allegations. Unfortunately, these types of cases can […]
It is an unfortunate truth that, in Texas and elsewhere, some people will take advantage of a situation when they can. This may not necessarily be a bad thing when it comes to some circumstances. However, when it involves taxpayers, returns and refunds, it can result in charges of criminal […]
As the saying goes, “to err is human.” This statement applies to a variety of situations, including preparing taxes. Every year, taxpayers here in Texas and across the country make mistakes that could put them under suspicion by the IRS for criminal tax fraud. The best way to avoid such allegations is […]
Reducing employment tax fraud by third-party payers, professional employer organizations (PEOs), has been a federal initiative since 2014. A certification program was designed to require a PEO to notify the IRS of employers using their services. Yet as of March 31, 2017, only 123 PEOs had applied for certification. Our most […]
Credit giant Equifax, one of the three main credit reporting agencies, recently revealed a massive data breach that occurred earlier in the year. Hackers got through the company’s electronic security protocols and into databases full of confidential information. Conservative estimates put the number of affected Americans at a staggering 143 […]
Accusations of tax evasion are very serious. Not only do they come with the social stigma associated with the word “evasion,” wherein others may think you were attempting to game the system to get out of paying your fair share, but they also could result in serious criminal penalties like: […]
This past week, news hit the airwaves about a former U.S. Tax Court judge who pleaded guilty to violation of federal tax law. This dramatic story speaks to every taxpayer with the message that anyone of any stature or with any level of education can potentially face criminal tax charges. It also […]