Tax Lawyers Share Some Insight on Federal Tax Fraud

There is no doubt about it that many individuals who may be faced with having to pay in during the daunting tax season manipulate their tax returns in order for them to either actually receive a refund check, or allow them to pay less back to the IRS. Unfortunately, this is viewed as a crime, and not only can someone be faced with civil charges for the offense, but also criminal.  So just how does one become intertwined in the heap of tax fraud, and when can someone be criminally convicted of the infraction? 

Well, tax fraud lawyers in Massachusetts first take notice to the fact that there is a clear line drawn between filing a negligent tax return and one that was done so with intent to conceal information from the IRS. And unfortunately for those who have found themselves in the mix-up and are knowingly proceeding with filing a fraudulent return, the IRS is well aware that mistakes occur, and when someone is trying to pull a fast one over on them. With that said, below are some of the common types of tax fraud occurring today in which all are subject to harsh penalties, high fees, and depending on the circumstances of the infraction, will also be faced with criminal charges as well.

As you may be aware, everyone is subjected to filing taxes, including employees, employers, and any individual who has taken in an income of some sort for the relevant tax year that is being filed for. Therefore, anyone and all who are recognized as a tax payer in the U.S. can be found guilty of committing tax fraud in the event they engage in one or more of the actions mentioned below.

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  • Tax Evasion- This means you knowingly reported more or less income than you actually made for the tax year you are filing for, or you misrepresented other aspects on your return including claiming dependents, filing deductions, etc. in order to receive some sort of tax relief that you were not in fact rightfully due.
  • Failing to report employee taxes.
  • Neglecting to pay in the amount owed to the IRS for the tax season filing for.
  • Intentionally neglecting to file tax returns for the particular year, or any others that one may have been obligated to do so.

Generally, a person who commits tax evasion will be faced with the harsh criminal penalties as well as the civil ones for failing to comply with the laws and regulations set forth by the government as well as the IRS. However, it all boils down to the fraudulent action a person engages in that will truly determine the sentencing an individual is faced with.

In the event you have already become intertwined in a dilemma involving the IRS, it is important to know your rights as well as the options you have available regarding the crime in question. USAttorneys features highly experienced Massachusetts tax fraud legal representatives who are readily available to you and are willing to speak on your behalf throughout your case.

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