Thirty years experience in defending citizens in state
and federal tax fraud and tax evasion.
Lacy Hansen
/ Associate /
Tharrington Smith can provide the legal guidance that you need. If you have been served with a Federal Grand Jury Subpoena, an IRS administrative summons for documents, or if you have been visited by the Special Agents of the IRS-CI or NCDOR-CI, we can provide the legal guidance that you need. The IRS may encourage you to make a voluntary disclosure. However, we encourage you to seek the advice of a North Carolina criminal tax lawyer before making any statements to the IRS.
We are experienced federal and state criminal tax fraud defense attorneys and have defended countless criminal tax evasion cases. Criminal tax defense has been a unique focus of the firm’s criminal defense practice for more than twenty years.
We work with forensic accountants, former IRS and Department of Revenue agents, and other professionals to develop your best defense to a criminal tax charge. Whether you are the subject of a criminal tax investigation or are concerned that you might be in the future, you should consult with an experienced North Carolina criminal attorney immediately.
In some cases, it’s possible to negotiate a plea agreement or settlement with the IRS, potentially reducing penalties or avoiding trial.
Yes, generally the statute of limitations is six years for criminal tax offenses, but certain factors can extend this period.
Penalties can include substantial fines, restitution, and imprisonment. The severity depends on factors like the amount of tax evaded and the nature of the fraudulent activity.
It’s crucial to seek legal representation immediately. Do not provide any information or answer questions without consulting a criminal tax defense attorney.
Tax evasion involves illegally underreporting income or inflating deductions to reduce tax liability, whereas tax avoidance refers to legally utilizing tax laws to minimize taxes owed.
Gosh, I really don’t know where to start. Let’s just say that Mr. Kingsbery is an awesome tax attorney. He is very professional, upfront, reliable, and he knows his stuff when it comes to the law. I’m very happy with the outcome of my situation, because honestly I know I couldn’t have done it without Mr. Kingsbery. Thanks again.
Lacy Hansen was an excellent attorney. I would highly recommend her. She was organized and dedicated as well as kind and compassionate towards me. This really helped ease the burden of emotional duress during the process. I can’t thank her enough for everything she has done to help me.
Tharrington Smith and Doug Kingsbery were recommended to me to assist with a business civil tax audit that turned into a criminal referral. From our first meeting until the settling of my case, Mr. Kingsbery’s knowledge of these types of cases was immeasurable to assist me and my family through this process. I still have some work to do but I would not be on a positive path without this representation.
I want to give a shout out to Mr Doug Kingsbury and Lacy Hansen. They are an awesome team. I have some serious things I had to work out in business and they helped me every step of that way. And I truly believe they got me the best outcome possible and I am on the straight and arrow and ready to go forward. Lacey stayed in touch with me and was there from beginning to the end. Thank you guys very much. Anyone that needs real help doesn’t even think about calling someone else.
Whether you’re under investigation by the IRS or the North Carolina Department of Revenue, Tharrington Smith offers the experience, resources, and commitment necessary to protect your rights and achieve the best possible outcome.
