For many taxpayers and business owners, few events are more alarming than an unexpected visit from IRS Criminal Investigation agents, often referred to as IRS-CI or IRS special agents. Unlike ordinary IRS auditors or revenue officers, IRS-CI agents investigate potential…
The IRS has the option to charge you with civil tax fraud. It can also conduct a criminal investigation and turn your case over to the DOJ for prosecution. The agency maintains the discretion about which course of action to…
Under federal law, individuals and businesses are required to submit their tax returns by April 15 of each year. As an individual, you can request an extension that gives you until October 15 to file your return, provided that you…