Tax Law Blog

False tax returns are a hot button item for the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The number eight case on the top ten list of 2021 tax crime proffered by IRS-CI showcases two sisters with serious dedication to preparing fraudulent tax returns.

In testimony before the House, IRS Commissioner Rettig provided an update on the significant processing backlog at the Internal Revenue Services (IRS).

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.

A Ponzi scheme is the basis for the number nine entry on the IRS:CI top ten tax investigations for 2021.

While “tax fraud” is often considered a catch-all phrase, the term describes a particular type of tax crime involving fraud and willful intent.

The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) has many departments, one of them being the Criminal Investigation (CI) unit. This department serves the U.S. by investigating criminal financial crimes such as tax fraud, money laundering, identity theft scams,...

The Internal Revenue Service has once again provided its top ten list of the “most prominent and high-profile criminal tax investigations” of 2021.

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Recently released, the IRS-Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) Annual Report offers an inside peek at the workings of the financial and criminal tax investigation activities of the 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...