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…

What is Tax Preparer Fraud?

Venar Ayar, JD, LLM (Tax) May 6, 2019 No Comments

Tax preparer fraud involves illegal conduct by a tax preparer and can take many different forms: The tax preparer may direct your refund to their bank account instead of yours.…

What Are the Penalties for Tax Fraud?

Venar Ayar, JD, LLM (Tax) May 6, 2019 No Comments

The IRS can assess several different types of penalties for tax fraud, including the following: Civil tax fraud penalty Fraudulent failure to file penalty Criminal penalty for filing a fraudulent…

How the IRS Proves You Have Committed Tax Fraud

Venar Ayar, JD, LLM (Tax) August 8, 2018 No Comments

Methods of Proof of Tax Fraud When the IRS decides to pursue a criminal tax investigation into a taxpayer, it is typically because they believe said taxpayer has committed some…

Negligence Versus Tax Fraud: How the IRS Tells the Difference

Venar Ayar, JD, LLM (Tax) August 8, 2018 No Comments

What is the Difference Between Negligence and Tax Fraud? The American taxpayer’s fear of the IRS is very similar to our fear of the dentist: irrational and rooted in nothing…

What To Do If I Have Filed False Tax Returns?

Venar Ayar, JD, LLM (Tax) June 6, 2018 No Comments

Filing a tax return with deliberate falsification carries stiff IRS penalties. The tax agency does not take kindly or lightly to fraud; therefore, if you are accused of filing false…

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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

What is Tax Preparer Fraud?

What Are the Penalties for Tax Fraud?

How the IRS Proves You Have Committed Tax Fraud

Negligence Versus Tax Fraud: How the IRS Tells the Difference

What To Do If I Have Filed False Tax Returns?

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