As of yesterday, we had another client that was saved from the IRS Criminal Investigations (CI) department. After negotiations with the Criminal Investigator assigned to our client, they agreed to drop the charges and moved the case out of the CI department. This is just another example of the type of professional representation we offer here at Joe Mastriano P.C.. In compliance with the tax laws in the US is strictly voluntary and relies heavily on self-assessments. When we as taxpayers deliberately decide to ignore the law, we are subject to the possibility of civil audit or criminal investigations. The IRS is the only agency that can investigate potential criminal violation of the Internal Revenue Code. When the IRS Criminal Investigation department is involved, it could result in prosecution and possible prison time. The conviction rate of the cases that are prosecuted by the Criminal Investigations department is the highest in federal law enforcement. Those that are convicted and sentenced to prison time must still pay their fines, civil taxes and all penalties. Currently, statistical data posted by the IRS states that over 84% of those convicted will be sentenced to an average term of 49 months of prison. Through the relationships we develop with the IRS and our diligent work, we were able to spare our client that opportunity. Some common questions asked by taxpayers about IRS Criminal Investigations: What does the IRS consider to be tax evasion? What does the IRS consider to be tax fraud? Can filing a false return flag my account for the IRS Criminal Investigation department? Dealing With The IRS Department Of Criminal Investigations And Want Some Help, Contact Us Today! How big of a tax problem must I have before the IRS Criminal Investigation department is notified? Can money laundering be a reason ...Continue Reading

CPA Scam Help For IRS Problems What is a scam? A scam is loosely defined as an act where someone misleads you with information in order to get you to compensate them with your money. Depending on how good that person is, you may be deceived out of just a little bit of money or they may take you for everything you have. Everyday we see new companies claiming to perform miracles when it comes to helping individuals with their tax problems. When it comes to a representative promising you resolutions, be extremely cautions.  Most people do need CPA scam help. Make sure you research the company and protect yourself and your money. Check into their history.  If you question their ethics, and think you need CPA scam help, then you  may want to contact their state board to see if they’re actually licensed to be doing the work that they’re advertising. When you hire someone that isn’t licensed to represent you, you have little recourse if they don’t do the work they promise you to do. Licensed professionals know that if they misrepresent their services, they could actually lose their license. So make sure the company you hire is worth hiring. At Joe Mastriano P.C., we take great pride in our reputation. We’ve been in business now for over 30 years and we ‘KNOW THE IRS LIKE THE BACK OF MY HAND!’ We are a license CPA firm and will put forth the professionalism you need to resolve your tax problem. We have never lost our license and we provide the services that we offer in order to keep it that way. This is your problem, but we will handle it as if it was our own.