IRS Fraud
IRS fraud offenses typically include any willful attempt to evade taxes imposed by federal law. Federal law includes heavy fines and severe criminal penalties, including potential mandatory/minimum sentences of up to 25 years and maximum potential sentences of up to LIFE. Mr. Petruzzi has represented numerous individuals charged with, or under investigation for, IRS Fraud offenses by federal authorities. His experience and knowledge serve as an invaluable asset to his clients.
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Federal IRS fraud offenses are investigated and prosecuted by various agencies, including the FBI, IRS and the Department of Justice. Some common federal statutes criminalizing IRS fraud include:
26 USC Sec. 7201 –
Any person who willfully attempts in any manner to evade or defeat any tax imposed by this title or the payment thereof shall, in addition to other penalties provided by law, be guilty of a felony and, upon conviction thereof, shall be fined not more than $100,000 ($500,000 in the case of a corporation), or imprisoned not more than five years, or both, together with the costs of prosecution.