For a taxpayer facing a criminal tax sentence the two questions that will resonate in his or her thoughts are: 1) How much will I owe? And, 2) Will I go to jail?
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What Happens When a Tax Crime Goes to Trial?
In a previous article, we discussed how the majority of criminal tax cases will resolve with the defendant taking a plea, but in the rare instance that a case does go to trial, we’ll now discuss the components of the federal criminal trial and what you can expect when you walk into the courtroom on trial day.
What Should I Expect After Being Charged With A Tax Crime?
Oftentimes, individuals being charged with a tax crime will be arrested and brought into custody by a federal agent. This can be an intimidating and confusing procedure, and it is important to have an attorney present at this stage. However, if you are arrested at this point, this does not necessarily mean you will have to sit in jail until the resolution of the case.
How Do Tax Crimes Get Prosecuted?
There is a section on the IRS website titled “The Truth About Frivolous Tax Arguments.” Not paying your taxes because they’re “voluntary,” or deciding for yourself how much your taxes should be has been tried many times. These tax dodging attempts have been much abused – so much so that the IRS has addressed them in particular.