The Criminal Tax Case: From Start to Finish

Criminal tax cases are among the highest-stakes matters a tax professional can encounter. Knowing how to recognize the warning signs, protect your client, and respond strategically can make the difference between a civil resolution and a criminal prosecution.

Join an extraordinary panel of former senior government officials and nationally recognized criminal tax practitioners for this comprehensive two-hour webinar as they walk through the life cycle of a criminal tax case—from the first indications of fraud through investigation, prosecution, resolution, and the lessons every tax professional should know.

Moderated by Eric Green, Tax Attorney and Founder of Tax Rep Network and Managing Partner of Green & Sklarz LLC, this discussion brings together decades of experience from both the government and private practice:

Damon Rowe, Meadows, Collier, Reed, Cousins, Crouch & Ungerman – Former Director, IRS Office of Fraud Enforcement
Carolyn Schenk, Caplin & Drysdale – Former National Criminal Counsel, IRS Office of Chief Counsel
John Mulcahy, Nixon Peabody – Former Assistant United States Attorney
Robert Nordlander, CPA – Former IRS Special Agent, Criminal Investigation

Through practical discussion and real-world insights, the panel will examine how criminal tax investigations begin, how cases are evaluated by the IRS and Department of Justice, the roles of various government agencies, common defense strategies, ethical considerations, and best practices for representing clients when criminal exposure exists.

Learning Objectives
Upon completion of this program, participants will be able to:

* Identify the common indicators that may transform a civil tax matter into a criminal investigation.
* Explain the respective roles of IRS Criminal Investigation, the IRS Office of Fraud Enforcement, IRS Chief Counsel, and the Department of Justice during a criminal tax case.
* Recognize best practices for protecting clients' rights and avoiding common mistakes when criminal exposure is suspected.
* Describe the major stages of a criminal tax case from investigation through resolution.

Whether you handle tax controversy matters regularly or simply want to be prepared when a client presents potential criminal issues, this program will provide invaluable guidance from professionals who have led and defended some of the nation's most significant criminal tax cases.

This webinar is free to attend and includes 2 hours of CE/CPE credit.