81 Main Street, Suite 450
White Plains, NY 10601
(914) 946-6565 (office)
914-522-8753 (cell phone)
(914) 946-5906 (fax)

Tax Fraud

New York Tax Crimes Defense

Tax Fraud and Tax Evasion Defense Attorney

If you are under investigation for tax fraud or have been charged with tax evasion in a federal court, you are facing an entirely different system than a New York state criminal court.

Federal judges don't have as many options as state judges and juries do, so it's important to work with a defense lawyer who understands the federal system and federal sentencing guidelines.

Tax crimes defense attorney William I. Aronwald has 40 years of criminal trial experience in federal and state courts, including prosecution experience as a Special Attorney with the United States Department of Justice. Having both prosecuted and defended white collar crime cases, he has extensive knowledge of prosecution strategies, which is an invaluable asset in preparing a defense. His extensive knowledge of white collar crime and prosecution strategies is an asset in planning defense tactics.

When you need a trial lawyer to fight for your rights in a tax fraud case, contact the law office of Aronwald & Pykett.

Defense for All Tax Fraud Cases

Tax-related criminal charges can result from legal activities as well as illegal activities. We defend against both kinds of tax crime charges.

Tax Crimes

We represent many small businesses, accountants, bookkeepers, and individual tax filers facing tax crimes charges for:

  • Income tax evasion 
  • Filing a fraudulent tax return (misrepresentation, willful under-reporting of income)
  • Failing to file a tax return
  • Employment tax fraud (failure to file quarterly employment tax returns, failure to withhold quarterly taxes, failure to pay quarterly taxes)
  • Failure to collect or pay sales tax
  • Fraudulent tax shelters
  • Other Criminal Charges that Include Tax Crimes

It's common, especially in federal criminal cases, for tax fraud or tax evasion charges to become part of the prosecution's strategy. We defend people on any serious criminal charge, including:

Expert Resources - Thorough Investigation

Tax fraud cases are time intensive and difficult. Aronwald & Pykett uses private investigators when needed, to help build an effective case. In tax fraud cases, we work with forensic accountants, including a retired IRS agent, to gather and review evidence.

Under Investigation?

Tax fraud charges can be brought from the IRS, from the Tax Division of the Department of Justice, from New York State and from local taxing authorities. If the case is for a federal tax crime, it's likely an investigation has been underway for some time.

If you suspect that you may be under investigation, don't wait until you've been charged. In some cases, your defense lawyer may be able to convince the law enforcement authorities not to bring criminal charges in exchange for other actions.

Contact us at (914) 946-6565 for a free initial consultation.

Aronwald & Pykett

81 Main Street, Suite 450 - White Plains, New York 10601
Telephone (914) 946-6565 - Fax (914) 946-5906
AFTER HOURS CELL PHONE (914) 522-8753

Office Hours: Monday - Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm
Evenings and weekends by appointment

From our offices in White Plains, our law firm represents clients throughout the New York state area, including residents of Westchester County, Rockland County, Orange County, Putnam County, Dutchess County, Bronx County, Nassau County, Suffolk County, Kings County (Brooklyn), Queens County, New York County (Manhattan), and more.

The information you obtain at this site is not, nor is it intended to be, legal advice. You should consult an attorney for individual advice regarding your own situation.