We represent clients from all U.S. and International locations regarding Federal Tax and California Issues.
IRS Criminal Investigations usually lead to criminal tax convictions. Below are some recent statistics:
FY 2011 | FY 2010 | FY 2009 | |
---|---|---|---|
Investigations Initiated | 4720 | 4706 | 4121 |
Prosecution Recommendations | 3410 | 3034 | 2570 |
Information/Indictments | 2998 | 2645 | 2335 |
Total Convictions | 2350 | 2184 | 2105 |
Total Sentenced* | 2206 | 2172 | 2229 |
Percent to Prison | 81.7% | 81.5% | 81.2% |
*Sentences include confinement to federal prison, halfway house, home detention, or some combination thereof. The IRS often prosecutes high profile taxpayers in order to send a message to all citizens that the IRS will prosecute tax crimes.
Below are four examples from this list with a brief summary of the offense:
California Return Preparer Sentenced for Defrauding IRS of Nearly $8 Million
Former Partner at Major International Accounting Firm Sentenced for Tax Crimes
California Tax Preparer Sentenced for Presenting False Income Tax Returns
California Tax Return Preparer Sentenced for Filing Fraudulent Tax Returns