MD Income Tax Evasion Defense Attorney
I am Baltimore criminal attorney Jim Crawford. Since 1992, I have defended clients accused of a range of crimes in every criminal law courtroom throughout the state of Maryland, including some of the most serious cases: tax fraud and tax evasion.
Tax fraud cases are serious precisely because you're dealing with the Maryland state taxing authority and the federal Internal Revenue Service (IRS). The IRS cannot catch and prosecute everyone who may get themselves into trouble with income taxes, but it does take its collections job seriously.
Because the IRS is serious about collecting unpaid taxes, it will bring substantial resources to bear in IRS audits and investigations in order to succeed. And if the IRS audit uncovers evidence of tax fraud or evasion, you are likely to be subject to criminal prosecution. For that reason, if you are under investigation by the IRS or Maryland taxing authority, it makes sense to contact me as soon as possible at 443-701-4525 or toll free at 866-635-0623 for a free consultation.
Maryland Tax Return Fraud Lawyer
For the past 18 years and counting, I have defended clients against a range of tax fraud and tax-related crimes, including:
- Misstated income and false write-offs
- Failure to file tax returns
- Using a false or misappropriated Social Security number or tax ID number
- Sales tax fraud
- Employment/payroll tax fraud
- Tax evasion through offshore accounts and trust accounts
For example, the IRS generally characterizes false tax returns as including those returns that "inflate" business or personal expenses, and may seek to prove that your income was misreported intentionally.
Resolve Tax Fraud Charges
There are numerous ways to get in trouble when it comes to taxes, and my practice is not limited to the areas listed above. Many tax fraud cases overlap with other areas of fraud, from mortgage fraud to racketeering.
You want to avoid prison and fines, and the IRS wants to get paid. If you come forward early enough, and with the proper kind of defense, you can minimize the consequences of an IRS audit or IRS investigation. I am available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For a free consultation, call 443-701-4525, toll free at 866-635-0623, or contact me online.
