Tax fraud may seem like a crime committed in other parts of the country, a crime the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) investigates in New York or California. Allegations are present throughout the country, even here in Minnesota. IRS accuses local man of tax fraud scheme spanning over ten years The United States Attorney’s Office incontinue reading…
Tax Controversy
Minnesota Department of Revenue accuses man of tax evasion
Tax season has come to an end and most of us have either filed our tax returns or gotten an extension. But what happens if we do not file our income tax returns? A recent case involving a local Minnesota man provides an example. Who must file income tax returns to the Minnesota Department ofcontinue reading…
Will college admission scandal lead to charges for tax crimes?
Lori Loughlin, Felicity Huffman and dozens of others have received negative publicity for their alleged roles in a college admission scandal. The scandal involved a relatively large payment in exchange for admission to well-known universities. Yale and USC are among those implicated. The accused face various white-collar crime charges, including mail fraud. But will thecontinue reading…
Three times you need a tax attorney
Tax season is upon us. While going through your tax filings you may wonder when you need additional help. In some cases, an accountant is sufficient. In others, you may benefit from the counsel of an attorney. Examples of situations that warrant contacting a tax attorney include: Starting up a startup. Looking to start your own business? Itcontinue reading…
Recent tax crime convictions highlight severity of penalties
Fraud against the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) can come with serious penalties. A couple of recent cases provide examples: Case #1: Married couple faces serious prison time for tax fraud, money laundering A married couple was recently convicted for filing fraudulent tax returns. The couple received over $1.9 million in fraudulent refunds. They then deposited these refundscontinue reading…
