Tax Law Blog

A professor charged under a sweeping initiative to uncover Chinese espionage in the U.S. was instead convicted of failing to disclose an offshore bank account.

Did you prepare fraudulent tax returns this year or submit a knowingly false return? If so, this blog is for you.

A “badge of fraud” is an indicator used by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) to flag a potentially fraudulent return, transaction, or activity. Better understanding of what triggers IRS interest can help you steer clear of an IRS audit, or worse,...

An IRS civil tax audit can be a slippery slope toward a far-reaching IRS criminal tax investigation. If you understand the process, you may have a better chance of avoiding a criminal tax charge.

Any kind of criminal charge is serious. If you are aware of an allegation of tax crime in the offing, speaking with a defense attorney who specializes in criminal tax matters is critical.

The nephew of former Chicago mayor Richard Daley was recently convicted on seven federal tax charges.

Does deciding not to report income earned off the table really matter? It is not like stealing—or adding a fictitious dependent, right? What exactly constitutes a tax crime to the Internal Revenue Service (IRS)?

Understanding the differences between tax fraud, tax evasion, and money laundering is important—especially as IRS enforcement continues to expand. These terms are often used interchangeably, but each offense carries unique elements, penalties, and...

The leader of the largest union in California was arrested on criminal tax charges among other allegations.

Let’s say you have committed tax fraud—for years. Whether it was false income tax returns, payroll tax issues, or other potential tax crime, you know you did it. Fear of the IRS eats at you as you try to enjoy your family and your future—knowing...