Galveston Tax Fraud Lawyer

Galveston Tax Fraud Attorney

Accusations of tax fraud can lead to serious consequences in your personal, professional, and financial affairs. If you have been implicated in a tax fraud case in the Gulf Coast area of Texas, a Galveston tax fraud lawyer from The Law Offices of Richard Kuniansky can prove to be a valuable ally. No matter what you’re facing, we can leverage our significant legal prowess and exhaustive knowledge of tax codes to guide you through this challenging ordeal and steer your case to its ideal outcome.

The Law Offices of Richard Kuniansky: Your Galveston Tax Fraud Lawyer

Tax fraud charges at the federal level are especially daunting because of the high stakes and complex financial laws involved. There is also the stress and sense of invasion that comes with federal investigators scrutinizing your private finances. At The Law Offices of Richard Kuniansky, we’re well aware of the gravity of such charges, along with the profound impact they can have on individuals, families, and entire businesses.

With a long record of success in tax fraud and other “white collar” cases, going back more than 40 years, Richard Kuniansky brings an unparalleled perspective to defending tax fraud cases and other serious federal charges related to taxes or financial transactions. He knows federal courtrooms intimately, thanks to a previous career as a federal prosecutor. Now he uses that background to anticipate the prosecution’s moves and build a robust defense strategy tailored to the unique needs of each client.

Understanding Tax Fraud Charges

Because there are many types of taxes levied throughout different levels of government, criminal cases related to tax violations can take a wide variety of forms. With serious federal tax fraud charges, there is typically an accusation that a business or individual failed to disclose the full extent of their income, or the true value of their holdings, to illegally lower or eliminate a tax burden.

The government counts on tax revenues to fund a wide variety of programs and services, so it sees any attempt to dodge taxes as being, in essence, a form of theft, not just from the state itself but also from the general public. For this reason, tax fraud at any level is considered a serious offense.

Most tax fraud charges are based on the idea that someone willfully falsified tax returns or other essential documents to reduce their tax liability. Some common examples of this form of tax fraud include:

• Underreporting income
• Inflating or fabricating deductions
• Illegally moving taxable money to offshore accounts
• Illegally converting taxable income into non-taxable financial instruments
• Falsifying records or returns to access tax credits
• Kickbacks or bribes to third parties that help facilitate an illegal reduction of tax liabilities
• Defrauding another party to access their tax refund

Tax codes can be extremely complex for those without any professional background in tax preparation or tax law. A transaction or activity that may be perfectly legal in one circumstance might constitute tax fraud in another, depending on precisely when and how it occurs as well as the assets involved. A tax fraud lawyer can be an essential asset for untangling these complex laws.

FAQs

Is Tax Fraud a Felony in Texas?

Yes, tax fraud is typically a felony-level offense in Galveston, Texas. Additionally, in cases of federal tax fraud, those sorts of charges are going to remain consistent (and consistently felonious), irrespective of which state they occur in. Nevertheless, it’s also important to understand that tax evasion and tax fraud on the state level can also be prosecuted as a felony offense.

How Do I Report Tax Fraud in Texas?

You can report tax fraud in Texas by contacting the IRS (the Internal Revenue Service) directly, the same as in any other state. In fact, the IRS has a dedicated webpage for this purpose, which includes additional information and a link to the proper form for a tax fraud report, 3949-A. If you are specifically and solely dealing with state taxes, you could alternatively contact the Texas Comptroller’s office.

Who Is Liable for Tax Fraud?

Any party (an individual or business) who has falsified a tax return or undertaken other illegal activity in an effort to reduce their tax burden may be found liable for tax fraud. In other types of cases, someone who defrauds others to access their tax refunds would be liable. Tax laws are complex, so it is important to consult a reputable and capable federal tax fraud defense attorney. They can help you better understand the extent of your potential liability and the legal implications thereof.

How Do I Know If I Am a Victim of Tax Fraud?

It can be difficult to know if you are being targeted by a tax fraud scam. Tax fraud schemes targeting individual citizens often begin with a phishing email, a phone call from someone impersonating an IRS agent, or even a referral to a fake tax preparation service. Other people only learn that they’ve been targeted after they receive an unexpected notice that their annual tax return has already been filed.

If you suspect that you are a victim of this sort of tax fraud, please contact the IRS and take immediate steps to protect your identity and financial information.

The Law Offices of Richard Kuniansky – Building Solid Defenses Against Federal Tax Fraud Charges

When defending against serious tax fraud and tax evasion charges, you need more than just a good criminal defense attorney. You need someone who understands the complicated world of tax laws and knows the ins and outs of federal courtrooms. With a long history of success in complex federal cases and white collar crimes, Richard Kuniansky is exactly that attorney.

At The Law Offices of Richard Kuniansky, we know that an effective defense against tax fraud charges demands an approach that is meticulous in its attention to detail as well as guided by each client’s unique needs and circumstances. After a thorough analysis of the charges against you and the government’s evidence, we can begin identifying weaknesses in the prosecutor’s case or the methods used by IRS investigators. With creativity and determination, we can find and build the appropriate defense for any situation.

If you’re facing federal charges for tax fraud or related financial crimes, or if you believe that you’re being investigated for such crimes, you need to be aware that the government has near-limitless resources available for pursuing these types of cases. You do not need to face these dire circumstances alone.

The Law Offices of Richard Kuniansky is standing by to help Galveston area residents fight back against tax fraud accusations of all sorts. We are ready to aggressively defend your rights and your reputation. Please contact our Houston-based offices today to set up a totally confidential and judgment-free consultation.