Los Angeles Tax Fraud Attorney

Have you been charged with tax fraud?

Tax fraud, also called tax evasion, is much more than making careless mistakes when filing your taxes.  Tax fraud involves intentional misconduct and is a crime that can carry with it serious penalties.  It is one of many white collar crimes for which a person can be sent to jail for up to five years, and also pay a fine of up to $100,000.  You will also have to pay for the cost of prosecution for each tax crime, as well as paying penalties for civil tax fraud.

A person may been found guilty of tax fraud if they are involved in the following:

• Failing to file your tax returns
• Keeping  incomplete records
• Underreporting your income
• Cash transactions
• Failing to cooperate with tax officials
• Hiding or conducting illegal activities
• Failing to make estimated payments
• Providing suspicious explanations about ones activities

If you have been audited by the IRS, and any of these actions have been uncovered or you are under investigation for this crime, it is vital that you hire a Los Angeles federal criminal defense attorney from Kaye, McLane & Bednarski, LLP to defend your case.  With over 61 years combined experience, we are strong litigators and negotiators, and have represented hundreds of clients who have been accused of tax related crimes.

Fighting the IRS

It is crucial to have a knowledgeable tax fraud lawyer in your corner if you are going to be audited by the IRS, or if you have been charged with tax evasion.  The IRS has the ability to seize your property or freeze your bank accounts while they are in the process of collecting taxes from you, even while your case is being prosecuted.  We will review your tax returns, help you respond to questions by the IRS, and prepare a case on your behalf that will protect your legal rights.