When the IRS prosecutes, tax evasion is not always the only charge (if it's charged at all). In fact, there are cases where the person who has been found guilty of one crime may also be charged with violating other laws. The Justice Department asks the prosecutor to choose a "lead charge" in all the cases they present. Here are the top 3 "lead charges" that are often brought to court in IRS cases:
- Conspiracy to Defraud the U.S
- Fraud & False Statements
- Willful Failure-To-File
