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Fraud Technical Advisors: An End-Run Around the Case of Tweel? 2.5 Credits

Dec 12, 2024, 09:30 AM ET

Fraud Technical Advisors: An End-Run Around the Case of Tweel? 2.5 Credits

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Dec 12, 2024, 09:30 AM ET

Learning Objective

  • To gain insight into the United States v. Tweel case, its background, and the pivotal legal principle it established regarding deceptive practices by government officials during civil examinations.
  • To analyze the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals' reasoning behind the suppression of evidence obtained under deceptive circumstances.
  • To evaluate the effectiveness and controversy surrounding the IRS's use of Fraud Technical Advisors to gather information for potential criminal cases.

Course Overview

United States v. Tweel is the most famous example of a motion to suppress in a tax case.

In the realm of tax law and government investigations, the case of United States v. Tweel stands out as a seminal ruling that set a precedent for the delicate interplay between civil and criminal examinations. In this case, the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals addressed the deceptive tactics employed by the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) during a civil examination, sparking important discussions around transparency, fairness, and ethical conduct.

In this course, we will discuss the landmark Tweel case and its significance, explore the role of Fraud Technical Advisors in circumventing certain legal standards, and highlight the ethical and legal dilemmas associated with gathering evidence for potential criminal cases while conducting civil examinations. Understanding these aspects provides valuable insights into the intricacies of government investigations, legal principles, and the balance between law enforcement and individual rights.

Major Topics Covered:

  • United States v. Tweel case.
  • United States v. Hee: The Facts.
  • IRS's use of Fraud Technical Advisors to gather information for potential criminal cases. 

Join this CE Tax Webinar as we deconstruct this holding and discuss the nuances of this sweeping case.

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2.5

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

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Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

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About Instructor

Michael DeBlis
Michael DeBlis

Partner, DeBlis Law

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Michael is a trial lawyer. He graduated Cum Laude from The Thomas M. Cooley Law School and Summa Cum Laude from the Thomas Jefferson School of Law with his Masters of Law in Taxation. Michael is known for his charismatic personality and his unyielding dedication to his clients.

Michael spent the first five years of his legal career as a public defender in the NJ Office of the Public Defender cutting his teeth on some of the most serious felony cases to pass through the state courts of New Jersey. He then joined his father's law practice, DeBlis Law, expanding the practice into civil tax controversies and international tax compliance.

As a graduate of the National Criminal Defense College, Michael has trained under some of the best-known criminal defense attorneys in the country. That experience has taught him that justice for a person accused of a crime is only won through a full understanding of the client and the case.

To that end, Michael attempts to understand each client’s case as a convincing narrative, not just as a set of innocuous facts and arcane legal rules. 

When he's not in the courtroom, you can find Michael on stage. He is a professionally-trained actor who has performed in off-Broadway productions and on-stage at Shakespeare in the Park. Michael's passionate about helping trial lawyers harness the power of persuasion and positive communication in the courtroom in order to connect to the jury on a human level.

Michael's training as an actor allows him to combine a unique blend of left-brain thinking with right brain artistry to make even the most dull and abstract areas of the law come to life. 

Michael is a prolific writer and a passionate blogger. He has written articles that have been featured in leading tax journals and "Law 360." 

Michael is a living example of the tremendous power that comes from combining passion, preparation, persuasion, and positive communication in the courtroom. His courage and relentless work ethic have earned him a reputation as a zealous advocate and one of New Jersey’s rising stars of the legal profession.

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Judy Mavroleon, CPA (US)

Greatly enjoyed and appreciated Michael DeBlis' course content and presentation. The information he covered on FATCA, the Case of Tweel, and Eggshell Audits were both unique and highly helpful. Thank you for this excellent presentation and I look forward to more of Michael's courses in the future.

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