Ohio Tax Evasion Defense & Tax Fraud Lawyers

Business Crime Attorneys in Ohio

If you have been charged with tax evasion in Ohio you should consult the qualified and experienced Ohio business crime attorneys at Yavitch & Palmer Co., L.P.A. to represent you. Our attorneys are sharp and aggressive and will fight to defend your rights and help you to address this serious criminal charge.

Tax Evasion in Ohio

If you deliberately avoid paying taxes you are required to by law you are guilty of committing tax evasion. Claiming you didn’t understand the tax laws or that you understood them to have a different meaning won’t fly in a court of law. Like the old legal saying goes, “Ignorance of the law is no excuse.” In order for a tax evasion charge to stick, prosecutors must prove that your objective is to never pay them.

Forms Of Tax Evasion

Although most people read about tax evasion cases to involve ultra-wealthy people attempting to hold on to as much of their money as possible there are other forms of tax evasion. In fact, you can be charged with tax evasion if you engage in shady business procedures related to employment, retail sales or even transferring money from one account to another. Similar to personal tax evasion, business tax evasion means that you incorrectly state the amount of income or expenses on your tax return. Additionally, if you keep withholding tax for yourself and pay your employees in cash and/or file inaccurate payroll tax returns you are committing tax evasion.

Contact a Tax Evasion Attorney

Everyone has to pay taxes. It’s a fact of life. Even though the tax law can be involved and at times confusing, it is a good idea to consult an accountant prior to filing your returns. However, if you have not done so and have been charged with tax evasion you’ll need a sharp and experienced white collar criminal defense attorney to help you sort through the paperwork mess.

The Ohio business crime attorneys at the law firm of Yavitch & Palmer Co., L.P.A. are ready to dive into your tax evasion case. Call us today at 877-221-0913 to set up your initial consultation or simply fill out our online contact form.