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What You Need to Know About the Tax Fraud Surge in Electronic Filing

Taxes have become easier than ever to send in due to TurboTax and similar programs that claim to help first-timers file their returns like seasoned veterans. But with the ease of electronic filing also comes a very real danger: Tax fraud. It’s not a new concept, but as with many areas of society, laws and regulations […]

Author: Jeffrey R. Pittard

March 21, 2017

U.S., France Sign Intergovernmental Agreement to Combat Offshore Tax Evasion

The U.S. Department of the Treasury and the government of France have partnered up to combat egregious tax law violations carried out through the use of offshore accounts, the federal department said. The two countries have signed an intergovernmental agreement (IGA) to implement the Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA). IGAs have been instrumental in helping countries […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

November 25, 2013

U.S., State Governments Rely on New Software to Combat Tax Fraud

As the Internal Revenue Service attempts to close the multibillion-dollar tax gap, a large portion of its resources are being geared to combat tax fraud involving sizable assets. This includes offshore tax havens, tax evasion, and, as of late, unpaid or incorrectly calculated estate taxes. However, recent crimes relating to sophisticated identity theft rings have also […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

August 7, 2013

OECD Pronounces Plan for Tax Evasion Reduction

Tax law violations are typically a crime that most people hear about in domestic news, but tax evasion and fraud appear to be an increasingly global phenomenon. As more individuals take advantage of favorable regulations and tax benefits in offshore accounts and foreign financial institutions, the ability to commit tax evasion has become more accessible. […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

August 2, 2013

Self-Proclaimed Tax Fraud 'Queen' Condemned to 21 Years in Prison

Rashia Wilson, the self-proclaimed tax fraud “queen” who taunted her crimes to authorities via social media, has been sentenced by a district court to 21 years in federal prison for her various tax law violations. U.S. District Judge James Moody handed down the sentence – which is the most severe ruling given so far in […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

July 26, 2013

Tax Fraud

IRS Agent Invalidates Beavers' Tax Fraud Defense

Alleged Illegal Use of Campaign Funds lead to Tax Fraud Violations The defense strategy of Cook County Commissioner William Beavers took a hit in a federal Chicago courtroom when an Internal Revenue Services agent testified against him in the ongoing tax fraud trial. Beavers is currently facing prosecution for tax law violations which allege that he […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

April 3, 2013

Tax Fraud

Pflueger Cleared of Tax Fraud Charges

A U.S. District Court acquitted Jimmy Pflueger, an 87-year-old retired auto dealer, of four federal tax fraud charges. Pflueger, who founded a string of dealerships, was charged with several tax law violations, including filing false tax returns, hiding roughly $15 million in offshore Swiss bank accounts, and failing to pay roughly $27.5 million in taxes […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

March 27, 2013

IRS Considers Lowering Financial Incentives for Whistleblowers

The Internal Revenue Service has encouraged Americans to help it detect and prosecute tax law violations by offering financial incentives for those who alert the agency to tax-related crimes. However, the agency is considering lowering these incentives in the future, which may affect how many people come forward. Acting IRS commissioner Steven Miller recently proposed […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

March 20, 2013

Facebook Helps IRS Catch Violations of Tax Law

The Internal Revenue Service is pulling out all the stops to detect and prosecute Americans who violate tax law, and social media is helping the agency catch many criminals in their tracks. Many people are implicated in crimes due to information they post on social media websites, and one woman who committed tax fraud has […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

March 6, 2013

Judge Authorizes IRS to Seek Bank Records From UBS

The IRS is within its rights to request financial records from UBS of U.S. taxpayers suspected of hiding their income in accounts with Swiss bank Wegelin, a court ruled. U.S. District Judge William Pauley granted the Internal Revenue Service a motion to issue a “John Doe” summons – which requests information about possible tax fraud committed by individuals […]

Author: James F. McDonough

February 1, 2013

South Carolina Lawmaker Found Guilty of Tax Evasion

Found Guilty of Tax Evasion A South Carolina state legislator was found guilty of misdemeanor tax evasion, but will face no jail time. Representative Kris Crawford was charged with failing to file tax returns from 2004 and 2007 in a timely manner. His 2004 taxes were filed in 2007, his 2004 and 2005 taxes were […]

Author: Scarinci Hollenbeck, LLC

January 16, 2013

Advisory Panel Urges IRS to Combat Identity Theft in its Tax Fraud Efforts

Combat Identity Theft The Internal Revenue Service has funneled a significant amount of resources toward combating tax law violations. However, some argue that the federal agency is not paying equal attention to another important crime that is connected to tax fraud. The IRS Advisory Council’s 2012 annual report offers up several suggestions, including a recommendation […]

Author: Frank L. Brunetti

January 14, 2013

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