Tax Law Blog

Each year, Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) releases its “Top Ten” list of the most significant criminal cases it has prosecuted. The list is not just a recap of bad behavior but it is a roadmap of what the IRS is...

A Dallas businesswoman took advantage of her company's payroll taxes, and it did not turn out well for her.

We are back with a top ten countdown of notable tax crimes from 2025. These cases were selected by Internal Revenue Service Criminal Investigation (IRS-CI) and are notable as the most significant criminal sentencings of the year.

A large, well-organized fraud ring was dismantled in October 2025 when more than 20 members were arrested on federal charges.

An early crypto influencer recently resolved a federal investigation into mail fraud and tax evasion, paying roughly the same amount he was accused of avoiding.

An extensive fraud involving COVID-era relief programs ended with an unsealed indictment alleging four co-conspirators carried out the “nation’s largest COVID tax credit fraud,” along with an attempted murder of the ringleader to avoid exposure.

Withholding and remitting employment taxes is a basic part of doing business for most U.S companies. When a business ceases to account for wage withholding with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), it is often only a matter of time before the agency...

Think of an IRS tax transcript as your tax return’s “cheat sheet.” It’s not the full return, but a summary that lenders, auditors, or even investigators may look at when making decisions about you. Knowing what’s in it—and how to use it—can make...

If you have engaged in tax evasion or other willful noncompliance, the IRS Criminal Investigation Voluntary Disclosure Practice (IRS-CI VDP) may provide a narrow window to mitigate the consequences. The program offers taxpayers an opportunity to...

An Internal Revenue Service (IRS) audit letter can cast a chill over any season. As the calling card of the IRS, an audit letter can trigger anxiety the minute you pull it from the mailbox.