What Are the Risks of Facing an IRS CI Investigation?

IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS CI) targets individual and corporate taxpayers suspected of a wide range of federal offenses—both tax-related and non-tax-related. When IRS CI investigations lead to federal indictments, targeted individuals and entities can face substantial penalties. The Washington, D.C. criminal tax lawyers at Thorn Law Group rely on extensive experience to provide strategic defense representation in these cases.

While the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) is most well-known for conducting audits, it also conducts criminal investigations. Facing scrutiny from IRS Criminal Investigation (IRS CI) poses substantial risks, as targeted taxpayers can face charges that carry substantial fines and federal prison time.

This includes both tax-related and non-tax-related charges. To defend themselves effectively, targeted taxpayers need to have a comprehensive understanding of the allegations at issue. Learn more about the risks involved from Washington D.C. criminal tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group:

What Types of Federal Offenses Does IRS CI Investigate?

Even though IRS CI is a division of the Internal Revenue Service, its focus is not limited to investigating suspected criminal violations of the Internal Revenue Code. While IRS CI investigates suspected cases of tax evasion and tax fraud, it also assists the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) with pursuing charges such as:

• Bank Secrecy Act (BSA) and Foreign Account Tax Compliance Act (FATCA) violations
• Conspiracy
• Counterfeiting and other financial crimes
• Criminal antitrust violations
• Drug crimes
• Fraud under federal programs
• Mail and wire fraud
• Money laundering
• Procurement fraud
• Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (RICO) Act violations

These are just examples. In addition to working alongside the DOJ, IRS CI works with the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and other federal law enforcement authorities. As a result, IRS CI investigations can—and do—lead to charges under numerous federal criminal statutes.

What Are the Potential Consequences of Facing an IRS CI Investigation?

All of the federal charges listed above carry substantial fines (with increased fines for corporate entities) as well as federal prison time. Beyond these penalties, targeted taxpayers can face various other legal and practical consequences. As a result, when facing scrutiny from IRS CI, it is critical to execute an informed and comprehensive defense strategy focused on securing a favorable resolution that avoids a criminal indictment.

How the Washington D.C. Criminal Tax Lawyers at Thorn Law Group Can Help

At Thorn Law Group, we rely on extensive experience to defend individual and corporate clients during IRS CI investigations. We are intimately familiar with IRS CI’s investigative tactics and priorities, and we have a proven track record in these cases. We represent clients throughout the Washington D.C. metro region, and we are available to provide emergency representation when necessary.

Schedule an Appointment with Washington D.C. Criminal Tax Lawyer Kevin E. Thorn

If you would like more information about how we help clients who are facing scrutiny from IRS CI, contact us today. Call 202-349-4033 or contact us confidentially online to schedule an appointment with Washington D.C. criminal tax lawyer Kevin E. Thorn, Managing Partner of Thorn Law Group.