Tax Evasion Penalties Guide & Tax Fraud Jail Time Sentences

Can you serve tax fraud jail time? Learn about tax evasion penalties, possibility of a prison sentence for crimes, fines & other tax return laws & punishment

What Is the Tax Crime of Omission?

What is the tax crime of omission, and what steps do I need to take if I have been charged with omission of taxes?

What is the Omnibus Clause?

How can fraud, corruption, threats, and interference trigger the Omnibus Clause, creating liability and penalties for a taxpayer?

What Is the Criminal Tax Fraud and False Statement?

Are you aware that anyone who knowingly assists in any way in the preparation of an IRS document that is untruthful, can be found guilty of a crime?

What Is Tax Evasion?

Do you know that tax evasion and tax avoidance are not the same thing? Knowing the difference can keep you out of hot water with the IRS and worse.

What Is a Willful Failure to Collect or Pay Over Tax?

Employers have the duty to pay over withheld taxes to the IRS, so who specifically is responsible for that duty?

What Happens When a Tax Crime Goes to Trial?

During the trial for a tax crime, it is the Government’s burden to prove each and every element of their case beyond and to the exclusion of every reasonable doubt.

What Happens at a Tax Crime Pre-Trial?

An open plea can be like rolling the dice. A judge can inform the defendant of the sentence before the plea, but some wait for the defendant to plead guilty first.

How Much Will It Cost for Brotman Law to Take My Criminal Tax Case?

Are you under a criminal investigation involving your taxes? You have the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney and you should probably call us right away.

How Can Brotman Law Help Me In My Criminal Case?

Are you looking for a California law firm that practices serious criminal tax law? For specialized and tactical criminal tax defense, call Brotman Law.

Conferencing with Criminal Tax Authorities

Before a Tax Division referral to the USAO and after the administrative investigation are the 2 times a conference could resolve your case.

6 Frequently Asked Questions about the Criminal Tax Process

Are you under a criminal investigation involving your taxes? You have the right to remain silent, the right to an attorney and you should probably call us right away.

Criminal Liability and Voluntary Tax Disclosure

Did you know if you make a timely and truthful disclosure to the IRS and make a good faith effort to pay, you can avoid prosecution?

Criminal Tax Restitution, Fines and Forfeiture

It may be hard to believe, but in state and federal criminal tax law cases, the victim on trial is our government.

What Should I Expect After Being Charged With A Tax Crime?

Have you been charged by the IRS with a tax crime? Learn what to expect and how to set your case up for the best outcome possible.

What Is a Criminal Tax Administrative Investigation?

Do you know the “badges of fraud,” that IRS agents are taught to look for in order to determine if a case is potentially criminal?