Tax Evasion

Understanding Tax Evasion

Tax evasion is a serious federal and state crime involving the deliberate attempt to avoid paying taxes owed to the government. Prosecutors view tax evasion as a form of fraud, and they aggressively pursue individuals and businesses they believe are intentionally underreporting income, inflating deductions, concealing assets, or engaging in other deceptive practices to reduce their tax liability, sometimes in conjunction with other investigations.

Tax evasion can take many forms, including:

Underreporting Income: Failing to disclose all sources of income, including cash payments, offshore accounts, or cryptocurrency transactions.
Claiming False Deductions or Credits: Overstating business expenses, claiming personal expenses as business expenses, or using fabricated charitable contributions.
Filing False Returns: Submitting tax returns that intentionally misrepresent financial information.
Hiding Assets: Using offshore accounts, shell companies, trusts, or cryptocurrency to conceal wealth.
Failure to File Tax Returns: Willfully neglecting to file tax returns, especially after receiving income.
Engaging in Sham Transactions: Structuring transactions to create false losses or deductions.

Tax evasion is a federal crime prosecuted by the Internal Revenue Service – Criminal Investigation Division (IRS-CI), often in collaboration with the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ). Penalties for tax evasion can be severe, including substantial fines, restitution, forfeiture of assets, and imprisonment. In addition to criminal charges, individuals accused of tax evasion may face civil penalties, interest, and a damaged reputation.

Our Approach to Tax Evasion Defense: Strategic, Evidence-Driven, and Proactive

At A Einhorn Law, we understand that tax evasion cases are complex, high-stakes matters that require a precise, evidence-driven defense. Our approach is built on providing a strong, proactive defense tailored to the specifics of your case.

Comprehensive Financial Review: We begin by conducting a detailed review of your financial records, including tax returns, bank statements, business records, and any other relevant documents. Our goal is to identify inaccuracies, legitimate deductions, and evidence that supports your defense.
Challenging the Government’s Case: We critically analyze the government’s evidence, challenging their ability to prove the elements of tax evasion, including willfulness, underreporting of income, and false statements.
Access to Forensic Experts: Where necessary, we work with forensic accountants, tax professionals, and financial experts to analyze the evidence and build a strong, fact-based defense.
Strategic Defense Development: Our defense strategy is customized to your case, whether that means demonstrating that errors were unintentional, establishing that you relied on professional advice, or negotiating for reduced charges.
Discreet Resolution: We recognize that tax evasion allegations can harm your reputation, especially for professionals, executives, and business owners. Whenever possible, we work to resolve these cases discreetly.
Defending Against Related Charges: Tax evasion investigations often lead to additional allegations, including wire fraud, bank fraud, money laundering, conspiracy, and obstruction of justice. We are prepared to defend you against any related charges.

Whether you are an individual, a business owner, an executive, or a tax preparer accused of tax evasion, we are here to protect your rights and secure the best possible outcome.

Why Choose Us for Tax Evasion Defense?

When facing tax evasion allegations, the right defense can make all the difference. At A Einhorn Law, we offer a unique combination of experience, skill, and personalized representation. Here is what sets us apart:

Elite BigLaw Background: Our firm’s experience includes nearly a decade of handling complex, high-stakes financial crime cases at a top-tier BigLaw firm, including tax evasion and white-collar defense.
Strategic, Evidence-Driven Defense: We do not take a one-size-fits-all approach. Instead, we conduct a detailed investigation of the facts, challenge the evidence, and develop a customized defense strategy.
Access to Forensic Expertise: We work with forensic accountants, tax professionals, and financial experts to analyze financial records, identify legitimate deductions, and challenge the government’s claims.
Defending Against Related Charges: We have extensive experience defending clients not only against tax evasion but also against related charges like wire fraud, bank fraud, money laundering, and conspiracy.
Discreet, Reputation Protection: We recognize that tax evasion allegations can damage your name and career. Our practice is built on maintaining client privacy and resolving cases with minimal exposure.
Selective, Client-Focused Representation: Our practice is intentionally selective. We take on fewer cases to ensure that each client receives focused, high-caliber representation.

A Einhorn Law is here to defend your rights, protect your reputation, and secure your future — with the experience, strategy, and dedication that complex tax evasion cases demand.