How A Lawyer Can Help During a Criminal Tax Investigation
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No matter how careful and conscientious you are when you file your tax returns, a criminal tax investigation lurks in the nightmares of many wage earners. When the IRS decides to make you a target of a criminal investigation, it can be a life altering moment. Fear and trepidation are likely the emotions that you will feel, and therefore, is the reason why you need Cantrell & Cantrell on your side. A Houston tax lawyer will help you navigate the muddy waters of a criminal tax investigation and protect your rights.
Possible Causes of a Criminal Tax Investigation
There are many factors that might lead you to become a target of the IRS. For some, it is because of information that is uncovered during an audit, while for others the investigation might be the result of a tip from another individual or entity. An allegation of some type of fraud is usually at the center of any criminal tax investigation. There are even recent cases of the IRS using social media to find people that they wish to target for such offenses as money laundering, violations of the Bank Secrecy Act, fraud, and more. No matter what the cause might be, you will want to retain a tax lawyer in Houston Texas to help you at the outset of any such investigation.
What You Need to Know
Being accused of a criminal tax violation does not make you guilty. It should, however, give you cause to hire a Houston tax lawyer to protect your rights. To begin, they will go through every legal source of income that you have. This will evolve in looking for any illegal sources of income that could be construed as a financial crime. If there are any narcotics related or counter terrorism related income or financing, they will be looking at that as well.
If you are the subject of a criminal tax investigation, consult with a skilled Houston tax attorney at Cantrell & Cantrell,PLLC. right away. Contact our office to schedule your consultation and gain the peace of mind you need to start the next step for your case.
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