Tax evasion is a serious accusation with long-term consequences if a conviction occurs. If you are accused of tax evasion on any level, do not face the charges alone.
The Oklahoma City white collar crimes lawyers at Josh Lee & Associates develop defense strategies that provide you with the resources, tools, and data necessary to navigate these charges with peace of mind. Our Oklahoma City tax evasion defense attorney is ready to fight for you.
How Our Oklahoma City Tax Evasion Defense Attorney Helps You
Josh Lee & Associates is a team of highly skilled attorneys with the knowledge and resources to help you build your defense against such accusations. Our goal is to eliminate risk to you or, when not possible, reduce the consequences you face. To do this, we will develop a defense strategy tailored to your specific situation. Some examples include:
- Lack of intent to defraud
- Procedural or constitutional violations
- Reliance on a tax preparer or accountant who committed the mistakes
- Voluntary disclosure or compliance before indictment
- Insufficient evidence to justify actions taken against you
- Violations of the statute of limitations, which is three years for felony tax fraud in Oklahoma
In each of these defense strategies, we will build a clear, evidence-based path to protect you from the worst possible outcome. Allow our Oklahoma City criminal defense attorney to review your situation to determine the available strategies.
Understanding Your Tax Evasion Accusations in Oklahoma City
Tax evasion refers to the intentional act of avoiding payment of taxes owed to the state or federal government, typically through deception or concealment. The accusing entity believes you misrepresented your financial situation in some manner to reduce the amount of tax liability you owe. Some examples of how this may apply under federal or Oklahoma state laws include:
- Filing an inaccurate or fraudulent tax return
- Underreporting your income
- Omitting some types of income
- Failing or refusing to file the necessary state or federal tax returns
- Inappropriately taking deductions or credits you are not qualified for
- Writing a false check
- Failing to provide documentation required to verify reported income or expenses
- Failing to pay owed taxes
You may face tax evasion charges at the federal level or state level, and they may lead to felony convictions if you do nothing or cannot prove innocence. The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or the Oklahoma Attorney General’s office will take action if you fail to make payment or otherwise engage in tax fraud.
Penalties for Tax Evasion and Tax Fraud in Oklahoma
Take these charges seriously. Criminal and civil consequences may be applicable in your case. Criminal charges may be misdemeanor or felony, depending on the amount of money involved and whether there was intent to defraud. Felony charges can result in up to five years in prison and fines of $100,000. Civil penalties add to this, often including repayment of back taxes, with interest and additional penalties of up to 75% of the unpaid tax value.
Schedule a Consultation with an Oklahoma City Tax Evasion Lawyer Now
Speak to our Oklahoma City tax evasion defense attorney about your case openly and with confidence. Tax evasion is not uncommon, and many people commit it without realizing it. Let the team at Josh Lee & Associates uncover the legal strategies available to protect your future. Contact us now.
