It is not uncommon to receive a notice that your tax returns from a previous year have been audited and deductions or exemptions have been denied. The IRS acknowledges that everyone has the right to take legal exemptions and do what they can to lower their taxes. If it suspects you of deliberate tax avoidance, however, your problems go beyond an internal audit. Behind every audit is the possibility of a criminal investigation by the IRS’s Criminal Investigation Division (CID). Felony charges for federal tax fraud may be imminent.
I am federal tax fraud defense lawyer Phillip A. Turner. I am ready to provide aggressive, effective representation to help you avoid criminal charges if you are under investigation, or help prevent a conviction if you have already been indicted. The CID takes its responsibility very seriously. It will look for everything possible to use as evidence against you.
Do not turn over any documents or discuss your returns with an investigator or IRS agent until you have talked to an experienced federal criminal defense lawyer.
Many law firms will advertise that they handle federal fraud defense cases. Many criminal defense attorneys are qualified to do an effective job in state courts, but that isn’t enough. Criminal tax cases in federal court require an in-depth knowledge of tax laws, court procedures and standards of evidence as well as an understanding of sentencing guidelines. I have many years of experience and an excellent record of success in federal criminal court cases for my clients.
From my offices in Chicago, I represent clients in federal district courts throughout Illinois and the United States. Call the Law Offices of Phillip A. Turner or contact me by email to arrange an initial consultation with an experienced Chicago tax return fraud attorney immediately. I am available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
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