Our attorneys have a proven track record in defending clients against serious criminal tax charges.
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Comprehensive Defense Strategies
We offer robust defense strategies for criminal tax investigations, trials, and appeals, leveraging our extensive experience as former federal prosecutors.
Why Choose Sideman & Bancroft?
With years of experience in complex tax disputes, Sideman & Bancroft offers unparalleled expertise and strategic solutions tailored to your needs.
Tax audits and disputes can be daunting. Our expert guide provides insights on the importance of professional representation to ensure your interests are protected.
Why Professional Representation Matters
Expert knowledge in tax law and procedures
Strategic planning to minimize liabilities
Representation in negotiations and legal proceedings
Protection of your rights and interests
Areas of Concentration
Federal Civil Tax Controversies
Our tax attorneys represent clients in all phases of federal civil tax controversies, including IRS audits, administrative appeals, and litigation in various courts. We handle collection disputes, negotiate settlements, and address liens, levies, and jeopardy assessments. We also manage income, employment, estate, and gift tax disputes, tax shelter cases, preparer penalties, and interest suspension issues. Our experience includes appeals to higher courts and resolving foreign bank account reporting issues.
California and Other State Tax Disputes
Our Tax group specializes in state tax controversies, including income, employment, sales and use, property, and local taxes. We guide clients through audits, appeals, litigation, and collections with agencies such as the Franchise Tax Board and State Board of Equalization. Our expertise also covers tax shelter cases, amnesty matters, and residency disputes for individuals and trusts.
Criminal Tax Matters
Sideman’s tax attorneys defend clients against serious federal and state criminal tax charges, including investigations, trials, plea negotiations, sentencing, and appeals. We also represent witnesses in criminal tax matters. Our extensive experience, including work as federal prosecutors, uniquely qualifies us to handle these cases.
Tax Planning
Sideman & Bancroft’s tax attorneys excel in federal and state tax planning for individuals, families, businesses, and trusts. We address tax issues and related business concerns, providing counsel for corporate restructuring, reorganizations, real estate transactions, business acquisitions, and tax-deferred exchanges. Our expertise includes minimizing U.S. tax costs for clients abroad.
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Common Questions Answered
Criminal Tax Disputes
What Should I Do If Facing Criminal Tax Charges?
- If the federal or state government pursues serious criminal action, Sideman’s tax attorneys provide robust defense. Our criminal tax practice encompasses investigations, trials, plea negotiations, sentencing, and appeals. We also represent witnesses in criminal tax cases. Our extensive experience, including prior roles as federal prosecutors, uniquely qualifies us to defend clients in these matters.
How Can Sideman & Bancroft Help with Criminal Tax Investigations?
- Sideman’s tax attorneys specialize in defending clients against federal and state criminal tax charges, handling everything from investigations to appeals. Our background as federal prosecutors gives us unique insight and expertise in criminal tax cases. We also represent witnesses in these matters.
Why Choose Sideman & Bancroft for Criminal Tax Defense?
- Sideman & Bancroft’s tax attorneys offer unparalleled defense in criminal tax cases, covering investigations, trials, and appeals. Our team’s prior experience as federal prosecutors equips us to effectively represent clients and witnesses in criminal tax matters.