Early intervention can prevent charges from being filed. We manage all IRS-CI communications, protect your constitutional rights, and build your defense strategy from the first moment of investigation.
To convict you of tax evasion or fraud, prosecutors must prove willfulness—that you intentionally violated the law. We scrutinize their evidence and demonstrate that any errors resulted from misunderstanding complex tax laws, not criminal intent.
We negotiate with federal prosecutors to reduce charges, avoid prison time, and secure civil settlements instead of criminal prosecution. When cases go to trial, we mount aggressive defenses that challenge evidence and create reasonable doubt.
When professionals fail to file returns for multiple years, the IRS Criminal Investigation Division escalates non-compliance to criminal charges. We challenge the government's evidence of willfulness and negotiate resolutions that avoid conviction.
The IRS aggressively pursues unreported foreign income and undisclosed foreign accounts. We defend clients against FBAR violations, handle voluntary disclosure negotiations, and challenge criminal charges for international tax compliance failures.
Business owners facing criminal charges for unpaid employment taxes need immediate defense. We often resolve these cases through civil settlement rather than criminal prosecution, protecting business owners from federal prison time.
We defend against charges of willfully evading taxes or filing false returns. Our attorneys demonstrate lack of criminal intent, challenge the government's financial analysis, and show that errors were unintentional mistakes rather than deliberate fraud.
We customize our approach to your specific case:
Comprehensive Case Analysis – We examine all financial records, identify procedural errors in the investigation, and determine whether your rights were violated.
Challenge Willfulness – We show that mistakes resulted from misunderstanding tax laws, reliance on professional advice, or honest errors rather than criminal intent.
Early Intervention – The sooner we're involved, the better your options. We can prevent incriminating statements, negotiate before charges are filed, and present evidence that may convince prosecutors to drop the case.
Don't wait for formal charges to be filed. The sooner you have an experienced Traverse City criminal tax defense attorney, the more options you have to protect your freedom.
Call (248) 262-3400 for your confidential consultation. We'll discuss your case and explain exactly how we'll fight to protect you.
