Filing a False Tax Return
Filing a “false” tax return is the next most common way to face a criminal tax fraud investigation. In this context, a tax return is considered “false” if it contains inaccurate or misleading information or if it omits information necessary to accurately calculate the filer’s tax liability. From fraudulently claiming travel and home office deductions to underreporting business income, all types of false statements have the potential to support federal criminal charges.