Need Lawyer advise about backtaxes not paid
Hello:
I am writting in reference to one of my employee's who just came to me yesterday, telling me after all the years being friends he has not submitted his taxe return in approximatley 20 years .At first i was upset with him but after talking to him he wants to find a lawyer that he can afford to help him right the wrong he has done and move forward. Do you have any ideas i don't know what to say to him or do, I never had or heard of such a thing around me before, yes in the world but not this close to me, Please help me email me [email protected]
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Re: Need Lawyer advise about backtaxes not paid
The irony is that, if he truly is and has been an employee, he may not owe back taxes due to payroll withholding -- the last time we did one of these, the taxpayer actually would have been entitled to tax refunds in most of the years, but lost them because no timely returns were filed. Anyway, the best practice is to retain tax counsel with experience in criminal tax cases, in order to first ensure that the chance of prosecution is minimized. Then, the lawyer retains a CPA to prepare all overdue tax returns; once returns are filed, the chances of criminal prosecution decrease markedly. Depending upon whether there are in fact taxes owed, the next phase is to arrange for payment.
Best wishes,
LDWG
Re: Need Lawyer advise about backtaxes not paid
Additional facts need to be developed to properly assess the tax/legal options and the most appropriate strategy available under Federal tax law and particularly under MD state law. An experienced tax attorney in MD should be able to handle this type of matter and to protect the interests of the client. Please note that, in accordance with the MD Code of Professional Responsibility for Attorneys, a signed engagement letter is necessary in order to engage my legal services. If I can be of any help to you or people you know, contact me as I would be pleased to provide tax/legal support. Sincerely, Robert Beatson II, 2-18-2002, 8:55 a.m. EST Law Offices of Robert Beatson, II 9818 Glynshire Way, Potomac, MD 20854 Tel/Fax 301-340-2951 email: [email protected] website: www.beatsonlaw.com Practice areas: Tax, business law, computer/high tech/biotech law, intellectual property, trusts/estates/wills. Licensed to practice law in: DC, MD, VA, and NY.
Re: Need Lawyer advise about backtaxes not paid
The first matter is to discern whether there is a tax liability. I am an attorney with audit and accounting experience to handle most business related legal matters. After a tax liability is established, contact with IRS and the state(s) department of assessment and taxation is needed. An attorney's service is highly recommended.
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