Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion

Tax fraud and tax evasion investigations conducted by the IRS Criminal Investigation Division can result in severe civil penalties and felony prosecution carrying years in federal prison. When IRS-CI suspects criminal violations—such as failure to file returns, underreporting income, claiming false deductions, concealing assets offshore, or operating cash businesses to evade taxes—they build meticulous cases using forensic accountants, financial documents, and comprehensive analysis of tax history and financial transactions.

Insight Into IRS-CI and Federal Tax Prosecution

Daniel Fortune’s experience working with the IRS during his tenure as a federal prosecutor, combined with his supervision of white collar fraud matters as Deputy Chief Assistant U.S. Attorney, provides clients with representation grounded in a sophisticated understanding of both tax law and federal prosecution. He understands how IRS-CI conducts criminal investigations, what triggers a criminal referral rather than a civil audit, and how prosecutors work to establish willfulness—the key element that distinguishes criminal tax fraud from civil noncompliance.

Defending Complex Tax Fraud Allegations

Tax fraud matters often involve extensive financial evidence, including bank records, business books, cryptocurrency transactions, offshore accounts, and cash-based operations. These cases may overlap with other federal offenses such as money laundering, wire fraud, or bankruptcy fraud, increasing potential exposure. Fortune Trial Attorneys represents individuals and businesses facing allegations of tax fraud, including business owners accused of employment tax violations, professionals charged with preparing false returns, and high-net-worth individuals targeted for offshore account issues.

Our defense strategy includes working with forensic accountants and tax experts to challenge the IRS's calculations, demonstrating that discrepancies resulted from mistakes rather than willful conduct, negotiating with prosecutors regarding civil resolutions, and providing strong trial defense when cases proceed to court. With extensive experience in complex federal jury trials and thorough knowledge of how the IRS and DOJ collaborate on tax prosecutions, we offer the sophisticated representation these matters require.

Taking Action During an IRS-CI Investigation

If you are contacted by an IRS-CI special agent, receive a grand jury subpoena for tax records, or learn that you are under investigation for tax fraud, immediate legal guidance is critical. Contact Fortune Trial Attorneys for confidential representation that protects your freedom and financial interests.