Can I Go to Jail for Past-Due (Delinquent) Taxes?

Venar Ayar, JD, LLM (Tax) January 4, 2021 No Comments

Past-due (delinquent) taxes create a stressful situation for taxpayers who fall behind or file late. Liens, wage garnishment, and fines only increase anxiety for those behind on their taxes. To…

What Prosecutors Must Prove in Tax Evasion Cases

Venar Ayar, JD, LLM (Tax) September 7, 2020 No Comments

If a person deliberately avoids paying taxes, he or she can face federal tax evasion charges. However, just failing to pay taxes does not necessarily mean a person will face…

What To Do If You Are Accused of Tax Evasion

Venar Ayar, JD, LLM (Tax) September 4, 2020 No Comments

If you are notified that you’re being charged with tax fraud by the IRS, you need to take the accusation seriously and act fast to prepare your defense. According to…

Steps to Take if You’re Contacted by IRS Special Agent

Venar Ayar, JD, LLM (Tax) April 24, 2020 No Comments

Failing to file a tax return, committing tax evasion or participating in tax fraud are some offenses that can be considered serious crimes under federal law. If the IRS suspects…

5 Common Tax Crimes and Their Penalties

Venar Ayar, JD, LLM (Tax) April 17, 2020 No Comments

Filing a Fraudulent Tax Return If you knowingly submit a fraudulent tax return – or one with known errors – you could be facing felony charges. The penalties can include…

Amnesty Programs for Your Foreign Bank Accounts

Venar Ayar, JD, LLM (Tax) April 13, 2020 No Comments

If you have money in foreign bank accounts, you are not immune from disclosing that information to the IRS. The Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) requires foreign financial institutions…

Know Your Legal Options for When You Discover Unfiled Tax Returns

Venar Ayar, JD, LLM (Tax) April 10, 2020 No Comments

Every year you are required to file a tax return with the IRS. Failing to do so can have numerous consequences, from penalties to criminal charges. Learn more about what…

Tax Evasion vs Tax Avoidance: What’s the Difference?

Venar Ayar, JD, LLM (Tax) June 22, 2018 No Comments

Usually, the payment of taxes is a lackluster affair, as nobody ever enjoys fulfilling this constitutional obligation. Nonetheless, since it is an essential source of any country’s revenue, failure to…

How The IRS Proves Tax Evasion, Even Without Records

Venar Ayar, JD, LLM (Tax) November 21, 2017 No Comments

The IRS files thousands of tax fraud cases a year, making it the most commonly-charged offense in the Tax Code. In many of these cases, the taxpayer’s records are incomplete. …

The Golden Rule to IRS Tax Audits

Venar Ayar, JD, LLM (Tax) October 17, 2016 No Comments

We would like to tell you a tale of the dangers of speaking with the IRS without representation during a tax evasion investigation. This is the story of Father Hien…

Tag: tax evasion

Can I Go to Jail for Past-Due (Delinquent) Taxes?

What Prosecutors Must Prove in Tax Evasion Cases

What To Do If You Are Accused of Tax Evasion

Steps to Take if You’re Contacted by IRS Special Agent

5 Common Tax Crimes and Their Penalties

Amnesty Programs for Your Foreign Bank Accounts

Know Your Legal Options for When You Discover Unfiled Tax Returns

Tax Evasion vs Tax Avoidance: What’s the Difference?

How The IRS Proves Tax Evasion, Even Without Records

The Golden Rule to IRS Tax Audits

Quick Links

Services

Contact