The government is not required to prove “bad faith or evil intent” or “evil motive and want of justification,” but certainly may introduce such evidence in a criminal tax prosecution. Potential criminal tax defendant can rebut this line of attack by IRS if facts can support such a tax defense but the core criminal defense strategy must be based on willfulness via lack of tax knowledge narrative.
Fraud
Criminal investigation on your tax returns or fraudulent tax activity is usually initiated by the Criminal Investigation Division of the IRS. The following is a non comprehensive list of causes and indicators which may imply that you are under a criminal investigation for tax fraud or tax crimes...
Money Laundering
Tax fraud can involve a misrepresentation of income to the IRS. A misrepresentation may take the form of inflating deductions, underreporting income, or hiding money in offshore accounts. Anybody who willfully tries to evade or defeat a tax may face felony charges, which can lead to heavy fines and imprisonment. Our tax lawyers can help California residents fight to avoid these consequences. The IRS Criminal Investigation Division conducts criminal investigations of violations of the Internal Revenue Code, money laundering statutes, and the Bank Secrecy Act. Findings that the IRS may make can result in referrals to the Department of Justice for prosecution of tax fraud. Offers in Compromise
Once an entrepreneur has determined the goods or services the company will offer and whether there is a market for the product, a decision must be made on the type of business formation. Acquiring professional assistance from a lawyer will save the start up business person time and money. You should speak with an attorney before you decide what type of business to form.
Business Disputes
Our attorneys are knowledgeable and experienced in all areas of criminal tax, income tax, sales tax & employment tax law as well as bankruptcy, SBA loan settlement or compromise process and business law practice. We have a deep understanding of the relevant tax codes and bankruptcy laws which are critical to identifying and pursuing the best course of action for each client. Our experience allows for strategic planning and creative solutions to complex tax, bankruptcy and business problems. This includes being able to identify potential weaknesses of our opponent's case and finding ways to exploit them. Even though bankruptcy and tax problems can be complex and time-consuming, our attorneys are here to help you navigate the process.
Limited Liability Companies
Limited Liability Companies resemble corporations regarding liability protection but are taxed more like a partnership. Limited Liability Companies may have one or multiple managers or members. Operating agreements governing members and operation of Limited Liability Companies are essential for maintaining a viable and stable company. General Partnership
Intellectual Property
7. Firm Intellectual Property. All of the Intellectual Property, including, without limitation, all content, text, graphics, video and sounds on the Firm Website, and all computer code associated therewith, are the valuable proprietary property of the Firm, its licensors and contributors, and are subject to copyright, trademark and other intellectual property protection. You acknowledge and agree that the Firm has expended substantial time and effort to create the Firm Website, and the Content and Services provided through the Firm Website, and that the Firm exclusively owns or has been licensed by third parties to use and sublicense all rights, title and interest therein and all associated information, data, databases, images and other material.
Many people believe that Estate Planning is for the elderly or the very wealthy. This misconception arises largely from the general public's misunderstandings about what estate planning is and how an estate planning may affect you and your family while you are alive.
Wills
Trusts
Living Trust can help you provide financial security for you and your family, account for special education or health needs of a loved one, allow you to manage your assets during your lifetime, provide medical and financial instructions in the event that you become incapable of making these decisions, allow your under-aged children to be properly cared for in the event of your illness or premature death, minimize estate tax liability and avoid expensive and time consuming probate process.
You can discharge debts for federal income taxes in Chapter 7 bankruptcy if certain conditions are met. The taxes at issue need to be income tax debt that is at least three years old, and you cannot have perpetrated fraud or willful tax evasion. You need to have filed a tax return, and the IRS must have assessed income tax debt at least 240 days before you file a bankruptcy petition. It is important to work with an attorney who understands the complexities involved in attempting to obtain a discharge for tax debt through the bankruptcy court. The first step in bankruptcy filing mandates an in-depth review of tax records and a detailed analysis of finances. OVDP and Foreign Bank Accounts
Tax Law
Most of our clients have tax, bankruptcy or business problems involving a wide range of complexities and related legal issues including disputes over the amount of taxes or debt owed, the application of tax code, tax court litigation, tax appeals, bankruptcy laws and regulations, the interpretation of tax codes and bankruptcy regulations, and the enforcement of these rules. Many of our tax cases also involve due process challenges to the constitutionality of tax laws and regulations.