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A Good Start Is Contacting Our Experienced Tax Crime Defense Attorneys

Many people are caught off guard when they are contacted by a taxing authority regarding an infraction. Both federal and state taxing authorities will use extensive resources to try and trap you, your family or associates into making statements that can be used against you.

If you live in Connecticut and have been served with an IRS summons or approached by IRS criminal investigation special agents, or if you have been served with a warrant to search your home or business, you need to contact a skilled tax crime defense lawyer as soon as possible. It is critical to speak with experienced tax crime defense lawyer before responding to any notice from the IRS or other taxing authority.

The New Haven, Connecticut, law firm of Jacobs & Dow, LLC, defends clients against a wide range of criminal charges regarding taxes, including:

  • Failure to file tax returns
  • Failure to pay federal or state taxes
  • False income reporting
  • Payroll tax disputes

The lawyers at Jacobs & Dow have been protecting the rights of people in Connecticut for more than 60 years. To schedule a confidential appointment with one of our lawyers, call us at (203) 772-3100. You can also reach us online.

Tax Filing Mistakes Are Frequently Confused With Tax Fraud

Our lawyers know that many innocent people are accused of federal and state tax crimes every year. People are often unaware that their filings are inaccurate until they are faced with criminal charges. Frequently, these people face tax fraud charges after making mistakes in their original tax filings.

The two most common types of federal tax crimes are tax fraud and tax evasion. The differences between the two are spelled out below.

Tax fraud: Tax fraud involves submitting falsified documents to the government in an attempt to avoid paying taxes. In addition to facing substantial fines, individuals convicted of tax fraud face a maximum prison term of three years for each offense. Even with an accountant, mistakes are easy to make. What the IRS thinks is tax fraud is often a filing error. Our attorneys will work to uncover the truth.

Tax evasion: Tax evasion concerns the willful nonpayment of taxes. It is a felony offense punishable by up to five years in prison. Tax evasion is different from a failure to file returns.

At Jacobs & Dow, LLC, We Work To Protect Your Freedom And Your Reputation

The consequences of being convicted of tax evasion and tax fraud are severe. Frequently, people will face fines that are double or triple the amount of the original offense. At Jacobs & Dow, we do not take this lightly. Our lawyers will comb through the evidence to determine whether any mistakes were made in tax filings and to uncover who was responsible. We will dig deep into your case and look for any evidence of misconduct on the part of government agents.

Whether you are being audited or facing a grand jury indictment, the tax crime defense lawyers at Jacobs & Dow can help. We appreciate the sensitive nature of the allegations against you. All of your meetings with our attorneys are confidential, and we will work to protect you from media scrutiny.

We offer flexible hours to accommodate you. To get help or learn more about our criminal tax defense practice, call us at (203) 772-3100 or contact us by completing our online form.