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Anatomy of an IRS Criminal Investigation 4 Credits 4 Credits

Nov 11, 2020, 09:00 AM ET

Anatomy of an IRS Criminal Investigation 4 Credits 4 Credits

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Nov 11, 2020, 09:00 AM ET

Learning Objectives

  • To explore Internal guidelines of IRS Criminal Investigation Division
  • To recognize how the criminal investigation begins for the division until it reaches in an indictment or declination to prosecute.
  • To identify methods used by IRS Criminal Investigators to determine if there was a Criminal Tax Fraud - covers Interview techniques, Method of proof of fraud, Tax loss computation for criminal purposes, Civil tax due and owing
  • To recall Taxpayer Rights during the investigation
  • To explore how accountant can be a fact witness or a witness for the client
  • To recognize how to settle the Tax case with Civil and Collection Division
  • To explore real life examples of the Do’s and Don’ts of dealing with IRS Criminal Investigations Division

Course Overview

When the Internal Revenue Service believes you have committed a tax crime, they may launch a criminal investigation against you. Typically, the IRS Special Agents will be tasked with conducting the investigation into your background, finances, and tax history to assess the damage. In recent years, with the service making foreign accounts compliance a key enforcement priority, taxpayers who have not properly disclosed offshore accounts, assets, investments and income are at a high risk. What would happen once the case is assigned to IRS Criminal Investigation Division? How does the division determine who should be prosecuted? The presenter will provide a bird’s eye view on the overall process. 

Highlights of the webinar :

  • How an IRS Criminal Investigation is originated.
  • Do you file an Amended Return during a Criminal Investigation of a Taxpayer?
  • How a Normal Civil Audit Becomes a Criminal Referral to the Criminal Investigation Division.
  • What is the IRS Criminal Investigation Division looking for to pursue a Case?
  • The Difference between Intent and a Mistake
  • A review of the IRM Part 9 that covers IRS Criminal Investigations.
  • What Techniques IRS Special Agents use to Interview “Targets” of their Investigations, Surprise Home Visits, etc.
  • Investigative Techniques to support their Criminal Referral to Dept of Justice, i.e. Direct and Indirect Methods of Proof.
  • Common defenses against IRS Accusations of Criminal Tax Fraud.
  • The difference between the Civil and Criminal Tax Computations.
  • Clients Rights to Conferences with the Government before Indictment.
  • The Role of the IRS Experts at Trial
  • The Role of the Defense Expert at Trial and the preparation for Effective Testimony
  • Computation of Tax Loss
  • The difference between Restitution, Fines and Civil Tax Due
  • Settling the Civil Tax Due After the Trial, regardless of Guilt or Innocence.
  • The Application of Penalties, specifically Fraud, Negligence and Substantial Understatement Penalties.
  • Statute of Limitations on IRS Fraud Cases
  • Review of Real-Life Fraud Cases and the mistakes made on both the Government and the Defense Side.
  • Current Trends in IRS Criminal Investigation

On Demand Credits for All Qualifications

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License details Credits Status
Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 4 CPE Approved
Enrolled Agents (EA) 4 CE Approved
Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) 4 CE Approved
California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) 4 CE Approved
Federal Tax Related Matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. 00521-21) 4 CE Approved
Federal Tax Related Matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. 00521-21) 4 CE Approved
License details Credits Status
Certified Public Accountants (CPA-US) 4 CPE Approved
Enrolled Agents (EA) 4 CE Approved
Annual Filing Season Program (AFSP) 4 CE Approved
California Registered Tax Preparers (CRTP) 4 CE Approved
Federal Tax Related Matters for Oregon Registered Tax Preparers (ORTP) (Approval No. 00521-21) 4 CE Approved
Federal Tax Related Matters for Maryland Tax Preparer (MRTP) (Approval No. 00521-21) 4 CE Approved

Additional Information

Credits

4

Course Level

Basic

Instructional Method

QAS Self Study

Group Internet Based

Pre-requisites

None

Advance Preparation

None

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About Instructor

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Robert Brennan

Certified Public Accountant (CPA), Robert P Brennan CPA, LLC

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He was an Internal Revenue Agent for the US Treasury Department as part of the Special Enforcement Group in Philadelphia, Pa. We specialized in Fraud Investigations and Income Reconstruction Cases.

Over the past 20 years I have assisted Attorneys in their representation of Individuals and Business Entities that are under Civil or Criminal Investigation by the Internal Revenue Service.

He has been an Instructor of Accounting, Forensic Accounting and Taxation for over 35 years at various Universities in the Philadelphia, Pa Area.

He has a Bachelor of Science with Major in Accounting from LaSalle University and a Masters in taxation from Philadelphia University.

Certified Public Accountant (CPA) in Pennsylvania (1986)

Since 1982 have been qualified as an Expert Witness in the Federal District Courts of Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania.

Seminar presenter for AICPA, PICPA and various Accounting Organizations for over 25 years 

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Reviews and Ratings

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Pamellia Anthony, EA

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The handout assisted me in understanding IRS Criminal investigation and what to experience. The IRM sections and indicators of fraud were helpful.

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James Persons, CPA (US)

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Most CPE is boring. The instructor was vbery knowledgable and entertaining.

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