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Hundreds of businesses and individual entities fall victim to IRS’s tax fraud allegations every year. While some of them are legit and accountable, others face the consequences of a wrong, misinterpreted calculation. The IRS, along with the Tax Division of the Department of Justice (DOJ), places a high priority on tax loss and theft cases…

Many teenagers and young adults make prank calls when they get together with friends. People usually try to have fun in their free time by making such calls. It is, however, a risky activity that can sometimes, lead to unexpected legal charges and land the caller in hot legal water. Let’s have a look at…

A criminal record can seriously impact on a person’s quality of life. Statistics suggests that approximately 70 million people in America have a criminal record. According to a recent report published by the Brennan Center for Justice, criminal convictions are a big cause of entrenching poverty in the U.S. The adverse consequences of having a…

Having fun on a long drive is one thing, but drinking to have fun on the road is never a good idea. From costly fines and jail times to a suspended driving license—the risks are endless. Driving under the influence of alcohol or any other addictive substance is a serious violation of law and the…

Being arrested is a daunting experience, especially if it’s your first time. Several apprehensions cross your mind regarding the next step. In this blog, we will guide you through the entire process to help you plan your actions accordingly. After you are arrested, here’s what happens: Initial Investigation At this stage, law enforcement takes the…

The US legal system defines negligence as “the failure to exercise the care toward others which a reasonable or prudent person would do under the same circumstances.” In personal injury cases, the attorney tries to establish that the defendant’s action is due to negligence. The Four Components of Negligence The US courts have broken down…

Running into problems with the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) or another tax authority, it’s best to get a professional on board who understands the nitty-gritty details. Here, you might run into a confusing decision: should you go for a tax controversy lawyer or a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) consultant? In general, tax attorneys have a…

An IRS tax audit letter can put the love of God into even the most experienced adult and/or a business owner. You may start to panic if you receive a letter or have the impulse to run from it. However, that’s not a wise strategy (especially when our tax lawyers in Baltimore and Silver Spring…