IRS Tax Preparer Fraud Investigation Closed With No Findings Under IRC § 6700, 6701, 6694, and 6695
DeWitt Law represented a high-volume federal income tax return preparer after the IRS opened an investigation involving potential civil penalty allegations under IRC §§ 6700 and 6701, as well as potential IRC § 6694 and 6695 return preparer violations. Immediately after being notified of the investigation, the client retained DeWitt Law to provide legal representation and early intervention. Our firm took over the matter from the outset, handled all communications…
IRS Criminal Investigation Closed — No Prosecution
Early intervention matters in IRS criminal investigations! Our firm was recently notified that our client (an Orlando, Florida taxpayer) was no longer the target of an IRS criminal investigation. No charges were filed, no prosecution occurred, and the matter was closed. This outcome was the result of early intervention, disciplined advocacy, and a proactive defense strategy implemented before the case reached a critical point. The client, a tax professional and…
Why Securing Legal Counsel Early in an IRS Criminal Investigation Is Critical
When the IRS launches a criminal tax investigation, every move you make matters. These investigations are serious — they can lead to federal criminal charges, prison time, and devastating financial penalties. Yet one of the most common mistakes taxpayers make is waiting too long to get an attorney involved. If you have been contacted by IRS Criminal Investigation or suspect you may be under review, the most important step you…
Criminal Tax Case Involving Aircraft Purchases and Tennessee Use Tax Dismissed
DeWitt Law recently represented a taxpayer indicted in Benton County, Tennessee, for alleged failure to report and pay Tennessee sales and use tax related to multiple aircraft purchased out of state. The Tennessee Department of Revenue alleged that the aircraft were brought into Tennessee without proper tax reporting, leading to a criminal tax prosecution. Our firm thoroughly analyzed the state’s evidence, tax assessments, and the taxpayer’s compliance record. Through strategic…
Remarkable Last-Minute Trial Win Leads to Favorable Plea Deal for Client
When our client came to DeWitt Law late Friday afternoon—just one business day before a scheduled federal criminal trial on 6 felony counts of tax evasion, filing false returns, and tax obstruction—they were facing overwhelming odds. With no legal representation in place and a high-stakes courtroom battle on the horizon, the pressure was immense. Despite the nearly impossible timeline, our team sprang into action immediately. Over the weekend, we worked…