Being considered a suspect in a crime is not a matter to take lightly. At the first sign of suspicion, it is often beneficial for individuals to understand what may have led authorities to suspect the person of a crime, the type of alleged crime involved and available legal options. […]
Category: Tax Fraud
Some people may feel targeted or attacked when they come under investigation for a crime. Unfortunately, no matter a person’s feelings regarding the situation, it is still one that must be faced and dealt with as best as possible. In some cases, those feelings could help create part of a […]
Though the idea of paying taxes is one that can cause much grumbling among Texas residents, not paying could cause serious issues. If the Internal Revenue Service suspects a person of intentionally avoiding the payment of taxes, it is possible for an investigation to begin and possible criminal charges to […]
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 […]
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 […]