Tax Offenses Statute of Limitations

What are the major Federal Tax Offenses?

There are various federal tax offenses in the United States, some of the most common include:

1. Tax evasion: This occurs when an individual or business intentionally fails to report or pay taxes that are owed to the government.

2. Filing a false tax return: This occurs when an individual or business knowingly provides false information on a tax return.

3. Failure to file a tax return: This occurs when an individual or business fails to file a required tax return with the government.

4. Failure to pay taxes: This occurs when an individual or business fails to pay taxes that are owed to the government.

5. Fraudulent claims for refunds: This occurs when an individual or business makes false claims for refunds on their tax return.

6. Fraudulent use of an Employer Identification Number (EIN): This occurs when an individual or business uses a false EIN to evade taxes or commit other crimes.

7. Money laundering: This occurs when an individual or business uses financial transactions to conceal the proceeds of illegal activity, including tax evasion.

8. Conspiracy to defraud the government: This occurs when two or more people conspire to commit any federal tax offense.

9. Willful failure to collect or pay over taxes: This occurs when an individual or business fails to collect or pay over taxes that are owed to the government.

It's important to note that these are just examples and there are many other federal tax offenses, and the specific statute of limitations for a particular tax offense may vary depending on the circumstances of the case. It's always best to consult with a tax lawyer or the relevant government agency for specific information on the statute of limitations for a particular tax offense.