The IRS Raided My Office—What Now?
Posted in Offshore Account Update on December 31, 2024 | Share
If you’ve just experienced an IRS raid, you probably have a lot of questions. But, there are also several critical questions that you might not necessarily know to ask. In this scenario, informed decision-making is critical, and there is a lot of information that you need to ensure that you are presenting an effective defense. Learn more from Washington D.C. criminal tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group.
What You Need to Know After an IRS Raid
Once you’ve been raided by the IRS, you need to work quickly to gather as much information as possible. To present an effective defense to potential criminal charges, you will need to know the answers to questions such as:
What Triggered the IRS’ Investigation?
Understanding what triggered the IRS’ investigation could be critical to your defense. Among other things, this could provide insight into any other parties (or federal agencies) that might be involved as well as the specific criminal charges the IRS is targeting.
What Information Did the IRS Uncover During the Raid?
It is absolutely imperative that you determine what information the IRS uncovered during its raid. When you are the target of a federal criminal investigation, knowing what information the government has against you is critical for determining what defenses you can assert—and need to assert—in order to avoid an indictment or conviction.
What Other Information Does the IRS Have in Its Possession?
Along with determining what information the IRS uncovered during its raid, you also need to determine what other information the IRS has in its possession. Of course, this can be easier said than done. But, there are various means of gaining insight into the federal government’s case against you, and an experienced Washington D.C. criminal tax attorney should be able to gain the insight you need.
What Charges (if Any) Are You at Risk of Facing?
The IRS uses raids to pursue an extremely wide range of federal charges. If you are the target of a federal criminal investigation, you need to know what charges (if any) you are at risk of facing. The following is just a sampling of the charges that could flow from an IRS investigation:
- Tax evasion or tax fraud
- Bank fraud
- Mail fraud or wire fraud
- Money laundering
- Attempt or conspiracy
- Making false statements to federal agents
- Pandemic-era fraud (PPP or ERC fraud)
What Defenses Do You Have Available?
Once you know the allegations that the IRS is targeting, then you can focus on determining what defenses you have available. This will then allow you to decide whether you should focus on targeting a pre-indictment resolution or preparing to defend yourself in federal court.
Contact Us for a Confidential Consultation with an Experienced Washington D.C. Criminal Tax Attorney
If the IRS has raided your office, Washington D.C. criminal tax attorney Kevin E. Thorn can help you answer these questions—and all of the other questions you need to answer in order to make informed decisions about your defense. To schedule a confidential consultation as soon as possible, call 202-349-4033 or contact us confidentially online now.
