CPAs can be requested to assist attorneys in litigation support in criminal proceedings. For criminal tax cases, the IRS has recommended prosecution. However, the rules and stakes are different than a simple civil audit. This presentation will focus on how to assist defense attorneys in calculating tax loss, asking the right questions, and probe possible weaknesses in criminal tax investigations. This event may be a rebroadcast of a live event and the instructor will be available to answer your questions during the event.
Learning Objectives
After attending this presentation, you will be able to...
- Identify the authority of the IRS to assess penalties.
- Recognize the common types of penalties that can be abated.
- Develop a plan to request penalty abatement.
- Review real examples of successful penalty abatement.
Major Topics
The major topics that will be covered in this course include:
- Introduction to IRS Criminal Investigation (CI): Overview of its mission, role, and significance in maintaining tax compliance.
- Historical Evolution: From its inception in 1919 to its current role, highlighting key milestones and notable cases.
- Investigative Techniques and Tools: Detailed look at the methods and technologies used by CI agents to uncover financial crimes.
- Importance of IRS CI: Discussion on the impact of CI’s work on tax compliance, public confidence, and the broader financial system.
- Training of CI Agents: Insight into the rigorous training programs at FLETC and ongoing professional development.
- Process of Investigations: Step-by-step breakdown of how tax fraud and money laundering cases are initiated, investigated, and prosecuted.
