Memphis lawyer Vincent Perryman discusses tax crimes with local attorney Michael Scholl. Tax crimes come from an individual acting in some way to defeat or evade the tax code. This can be the result of intentionally failing to file your tax returns or willfully evading taxes.
If you receive a notice in the mail from the IRS, you should not be immediately concerned. A simple mistake on filing your W-2 or W-4 forms does not mean that you had intent on deceiving the government.
The first thing that you should do upon receiving a notice is contact the IRS and talk with them about what you can do to fix your problem. This will not only help you in figuring out your next step, but it will also show that you are making an effort to correct your situation.
Memphis lawyer Vincent Perryman continues his discussion on tax crimes with local attorney Michael Scholl. The conversation picks up by discussing what happens when a criminal investigation is instantiated.
Once the IRS has decided to pursue a criminal investigation there is a general process that occurs. The first step in this process involves an agent of the IRS contacting you. This is followed with questioning by the agent to try to estabilsh a clear idea of the situation.
Next, the IRS makes a request to the U.S. Attorney's office that presides over your location. The U.S. Attorney's office will then consult with the Department of Justice to decide on a course of action. During this time, the Department of Justice reviews the information that the criminal investigative agents have gathered. From this information they decide if a tax crime was intentionally committed.
Memphis lawyer Vincent Perryman concludes his discussion concerning tax crimes with local attorney Michael Scholl. This conversation discusses the nature of dealing with a tax crime case.
As an individual being pursued for a tax crime, you may first visit with a certified public accountant. There are a few problems when consulting with a CPA as opposed to a Tax Attorney. First, a CPA does not have an attorney client privelidge with you. This means that they may be called forth to testify against you in court. Secondly, since a CPA is not an attorney they cannot represent you in a federal court. Seeking the advice of legal counsel instead will remedy both of these problems. While a CPA might have a well respected attorney that they could recommend, they are not a solution to your tax crime case.
