Criminal investigation on the company that prepared my taxes by the IRS for alleged false tax returns.
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Criminal investigation on the company that prepared my taxes by the IRS for alleged false tax returns.
I have been notified by letter to contact a specific special agent for the IRS. It pertains to them establishing evidence against the company that filed my taxes this year. I am friends with the person who took my information to the CPA. THe question is: Am I obligated to this interview? If I do not honor this interview, am i implicating myself as if I am guilty of something that could possibly result in a warrant, subpena, or indictment for any reason.
Asked on June 22, 2009 under Criminal Law, Georgia
Answers:
B. B., Member, New Jersey Bar / FreeAdvice Contributing Attorney
Answered 14 years ago | Contributor
If you don't respond, at the very least you will have that IRS agent unhappy with you, and that isn't something I'd choose lightly. And without quite a bit more information, some of which is probably only known to the IRS right now, it's very hard to rule out the possibility that your refusal to cooperate could be taken as an indication that you were a willing participant in whatever wrongdoing they believe took place. It might at the very least be an invitation to an audit of your return -- for this year, and perhaps a few past years as well.
Please, before you do anything else, talk to an attorney in your area, who can give you advice you can rely on based on all of the facts available. I think this is urgent, highest priority. One place to find a lawyer is our website, http://attorneypages.com
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