Civil and Criminal Tax Litigation
At Colexit, we specialize in assisting taxpayers facing challenging situations. Our team of experienced tax attorneys is dedicated to representing clients throughout all aspects of civil and criminal tax litigation. This includes cases with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS), the Department of Justice, state departments of revenue, and local taxing authorities.
The legal experts at Colexit possess a wealth of experience and are well-versed in handling cases before various judicial bodies, including the United States Tax Court, U.S. District Court, Federal Courts of Appeals, state courts, and federal agencies.
What sets us apart is the diverse and accomplished background of our attorneys. Our team comprises former IRS Trial Attorneys, Special Assistant United States Attorneys, tax law professors, and leading tax litigators. We have successfully represented clients from all walks of life and business, ranging from individuals and small businesses to large corporations, and even municipal governments and the IRS itself.
Regardless of the size or complexity of the case, we treat each client with utmost care and dedication. Every client, whether an individual or a corporation, receives the same level of commitment and attention to detail. As tax litigation involves intricate and specialized procedures, we are frequently sought out by other attorneys and accountants seeking our expertise to guide their clients through the complex tax landscape.
At Colexit, we take pride in our proficiency and professionalism, ensuring that our clients receive top-notch representation and guidance throughout the entire tax litigation process.
Criminal Tax Defense Attorneys
The IRS and the U.S. Department of Justice maintain an impressive track record, achieving the highest success rate for criminal tax prosecutions in the country, consistently surpassing 92% annually. This remarkable achievement is a testament to their stringent selection process, extensive expertise, and the critical importance they place on the initial taxpayer interview. Should you receive communication from an IRS Criminal Investigator, it is imperative to promptly seek the counsel of a skilled criminal tax attorney, like the experienced professionals at Colexit. Some members of our legal team have even served as former IRS lawyers.
Criminal tax cases can be protracted and financially demanding to defend. Moreover, they often lead to subsequent civil tax cases against the same taxpayer. The IRS is highly adept at prosecuting criminal tax cases, and the early investigative stage may present the most opportune time to seek resolution before reaching indictment. It is vital to recognize that the questions posed by investigators are carefully designed to bolster the government’s case.
Facing a criminal tax investigation is a grave matter, as it can result in severe consequences. As targets of such investigations, individuals need the protection and representation of experienced criminal tax lawyers, which Colexit is well-equipped to provide. Our team possesses in-depth knowledge of complex criminal tax matters and is fully committed to safeguarding the rights and interests of our clients throughout the entire process.
We at Colexit are committed to safeguarding the rights of taxpayers at every stage of criminal investigations and trials, including:
- Administrative investigations
- Grand jury investigations
- Plea negotiations
- Criminal tax trials
- Sentencing
- Appeals
During criminal tax investigations, IRS Special Agents play a key role. If contacted by IRS Special Agents, it is strongly recommended to refrain from engaging in discussions with them without first consulting an experienced criminal tax lawyer well-versed in Federal tax prosecutions. As taxpayers, you have constitutionally protected rights, and IRS agents are trained to gather critical evidence from taxpayer admissions during interviews. Their initial contact may be a crucial opportunity for them, and they possess the skills to elicit information from you.
It is important not to be misled; IRS Special Agents are not there to assist or befriend you. The primary objective of their questioning during the initial interview is to obtain admissions of facts that might be seemingly insignificant or incriminating. This information may be difficult for the IRS to obtain through other means. Their focus is not on collecting taxes, but rather on building strong criminal tax cases that lead to convictions and potential jail time.
IRS Special Agents handle investigations into various Federal crimes, including bankruptcy fraud, money laundering, concealment of foreign assets, tax evasion, and other tax-related offenses.
If you become the subject of a criminal tax investigation, seeking guidance and counsel from an experienced criminal tax lawyer is imperative. This field of practice requires specialized knowledge and technical expertise, making it unsuitable for inexperienced individuals.
Unfortunately, many taxpayers mistakenly make irreversible errors when deciding how to handle contact from a Special Agent on their own. Fearful that refusing to cooperate may appear suspicious, some choose to speak with the agents without proper legal representation. This can be a critical mistake, as taxpayers may find themselves unexpectedly ensnared in the IRS’s strategies. This is not the time to try and resolve the matter alone; it could lead to dire consequences, including potential incarceration.
Right from the outset, it is crucial to secure the immediate assistance of a criminal tax attorney. Having an attorney provides essential protection and the benefit of attorney-client privilege, which is not available when dealing with non-lawyers. In such cases, relying on CPAs or other non-lawyer entities is not recommended.
We understand the intricacies of criminal tax cases and have a team of experienced tax attorneys ready to represent and defend taxpayers facing such investigations. If you suspect that you may be involved in a criminal tax matter at the Federal, State, or Municipal level, contact us immediately to commence your defense.