Our team of criminal tax defense attorneys helps taxpayers in all phases of the criminal tax process, from criminal tax prosecutions and criminal tax investigations to civil tax matters involving potential criminal exposure. Led by criminal tax defense attorneys who are also licensed CPAs, we use our combination of tax and criminal defense experience to deliver comprehensive legal representation to address the unique nature of criminal tax cases.

Effective legal representation in a criminal tax case requires specialized education, training, and experience. We invite you to request a consultation with a criminal tax attorney to learn more about how we can help.

Our firm is committed to delivering results for our clients. We invite you to review a sample of representative criminal tax matters we have resolved for our clients.

Represented accountant facing allegations of fraudulently preparing tax returns causing a tax loss of $2,329,255 to the government. Negotiated a plea agreement where accountant pled guilty for three felony counts of Filing, Aiding, or Assisting in Filing a False Tax Return under 26 U.S.C. § 7206(2) and the tax loss was limited to $37,125. At sentencing hearing, DeWitt Law argued for a downward departure from the guidelines sentence range of 10 to 16 months imprisonment. The Court granted the downward departure and imposed a sentence of probation with no jail time.

Represented taxpayer facing 27 felony (and 1 misdemeanor) tax crimes. 25 felony charges and 1 misdemeanor charge dismissed. Plea agreement and pre-trial diversion granted to Taxpayer resulting in no jail time, supervised probation for 2 years, and no criminal record upon completion of diversion.

Taxpayer indicted for 31 tax-related felony counts. 30 charges were dismissed and case was resolved through pre-trial diversion with no jail time and expungement of criminal record upon completion of diversion.

Represented attorney in complex criminal investigation by the IRS Criminal Investigation department. Investigation closed after approximately 3 years with no criminal charges filed. 

Represented owner of corporation operating in multiple states in complex criminal investigation by the IRS Criminal Investigation department. Investigation closed with no criminal charges filed. 

Represented taxpayer in criminal investigation by the IRS Criminal Investigation department. Investigation closed with no criminal charges filed. 

Represented taxpayer investigated by the IRS Criminal Investigation department for potential tax crimes related to over $5 million dollars in unreported bank account deposits. Investigation closed and no criminal charges filed. 

Represented taxpayer investigated by the IRS Criminal Investigation department for potential tax evasion through car dealership owned by Taxpayer. Investigation closed and no criminal charges filed. After the criminal investigation was closed, the IRS initiated a civil field audit for the same tax years. Represented Taxpayer in the civil audit, which resulted in $0 in additional tax.

Represented Taxpayer who owned a tax preparation company in a tax preparer fraud investigation. Investigation closed and no criminal charges filed or civil penalties, including fraud, assessed.

Criminal charges by the federal government include:

• Tax Evasion - I.R.C. § 7201
• Willful Failure to Collect or Pay Over Tax - I.R.C. § 7202
• Failure to File, Supply Information or Pay Tax - I.R.C. § 7203
• Fraudulent Withholding Exemption or Failure to Supply Information - I.R.C. § 7205
• Fraud and False Statements - I.R.C. § 7206
• Fraudulent Returns, Statements, or Other Documents - I.R.C. § 7207
• Attempts to Interfere with Administration of Internal Revenue Laws - I.R.C. § 7212
• Aiding & Abetting - 18 U.S.C. § 2
• Conspiracy to Defraud the Government with Respect to Claims - 18 U.S.C. § 286
• False, Fictitious, or Fraudulent Claims - 18 U.S.C. § 287

State taxing authorities can also charge taxpayers with tax-related crimes. Examples of common state criminal tax-related charges include:

• Sales Tax Evasion
• Income Tax Evasion