Criminal Tax Charges and Penalties
While you may hear about celebrities and high-profile businesspeople facing tax difficulties, did you know that thousands of people face tax-related criminal charges each year? Many of those defendants are convicted and even incarcerated as a result. While civil penalties are more common from IRS investigations, it is possible to face criminal charges, and you need to contact a San Francisco tax lawyer immediately if you are under investigation. Because tax laws are all federal, the criminal charges for violating those laws will be brought in federal criminal court. The following are some of the possible criminal tax charges and penalties under federal law. Failing to File a Return - This is a misdemeanor charge that alleges you intended to not file your tax return. Civil penalties are more common…