Criminal Tax Defense

There are major differences between civil and criminal tax matters and bankruptcy, but there are connections between the three, and each area must be evaluated with consideration of the others.

We take an holistic view to problem solving: the “West Point Systems Engineering” approach.

 

The MacPherson Group has over four decades of litigation and appellate experience ranging from civil RICO suits to defense of federal tax evasion charges to both criminal and civil appeals to the federal circuit courts and the U.S. Supreme Court. They have tried over 55 criminal tax cases in 25 states.

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In a criminal case one cannot “settle up” with IRS merely by paying the tax, penalty, and interest that might be owed. Once you are aware that you are under investigation, we can assist in trying to convince the government to drop the case. There are several levels at which this is possible the sooner you get qualified assistance the better your chances.

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Criminal investigations can take as long as six years, from start to indictment, and usually take two to four years to come to closure. If the case proceeds forward, we will advise you of your options concerning negotiating a plea agreement or going to trial, as well as issues concerning the Federal Sentencing Guidelines, which dictate what kind of jail sentence and/or fines you could face.

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• Scores of criminal tax investigations in over 25 states, with over 25 of the investigations dropped.
   

• Over 55 tax plea agreements nationwide, with more than half of the clients receiving a sentence of probation or community confinement with work release.
   

• Over 55 jury trials in 25 states, with over 40% victorious – acquitted at trial or on appeal.
   

• Experience with appeals to the federal circuit courts and the U.S. Supreme Court.

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