State Sales Tax Crimes
Florida Sales Tax Fraud Defense Attorney
As a business owner, you are obligated under Florida state law to collect sales tax and pay it to the state. For sales taxes collected, you must file and remit the collected sales taxes on a monthly basis. Failure to comply with state sales tax law may be considered tax fraud, subjecting you to prosecution for a state sales tax crime. For more information about how to avoid sales tax fraud, call the Orlando, Florida, Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz, P.A., at (407) 401-7224 or (866) 784-0023 or contact us online.
Representation During a State Sales Tax Audit
If the state believes you were delinquent in filing sales tax returns, or that there are discrepancies between your business practices and tax returns, it may impose a civil tax audit on your business. If, after a civil tax audit, the Florida Department of Revenue believes that your business has committed state sales tax fraud, the case may be referred to criminal prosecutors. The following can result in criminal charges for sales tax fraud:
- Failure to collect state sales tax from consumers
- Failure to properly report sales taxes
- Fraudulently underreporting state sales taxes
- Delay or failure to file sales tax returns
Establishing an Effective Defense Strategy
There are many reasons why you might fail to collect and file state sales taxes. Inadequate recordkeeping or confusion about whether a transaction is subject to sales tax could be a basis for a defense to charges of tax fraud. Before a civil audit turns into a criminal prosecution, speak with one of our lawyers.
We understand that sometimes businesses go through difficult financial times. If you failed to collect state sales tax or pay the sales tax and now face allegations of tax fraud, or are concerned that you may be audited, contact an attorney at the Law Offices of Mark L. Horwitz, P.A., at (407) 401-7224 or (866) 784-0023. We will fight to protect your rights and the professional standing of your business.
Orlando criminal defense attorneys serving Florida, including Orlando, Tampa, Fort Lauderdale, Palm Beach, and Miami. Consult with your lawyer before speaking to authorities.
LAW OFFICES OF MARK L. HORWITZ, P.A.
17 East Pine Street
Orlando, Florida 32801
Phone: (407) 401-7224
Toll-free: (866) 784-0023
Fax: (407) 849-1321
