In the fiscal year 2010, IRS initiated almost 5,000 criminal investigations. If, unfortunately, you are a subject of a criminal tax audit or examination, the problem has indeed certainly gone beyond what you should handle on your own. You need an experienced IRS lawyer in the New York area to help navigate your criminal tax audit. It is helpful to bear in mind that you may be looking at criminal prosecution – putting your freedom in jeopardy. Statements made and documents produced during a criminal tax audit or examination can seriously harm your prospects in the ensuing investigation. You should immediately seek the assistance of a New York IRS lawyer who is well familiar with tax laws to get between you and the IRS. The IRS lawyers of Thorgood Law Firm have years of experience protecting the people of New York from criminal tax audits.