Criminal Tax Representation and IRS Criminal Defense
We offer criminal tax representation for individuals and businesses facing IRS investigations, criminal tax charges, and federal prosecution. Protect your rights, freedom, and future with experienced legal defense in Illinois.
Serious Criminal Tax Charges Require Immediate Legal Protection
Criminal tax cases are not compliance matters. They are federal legal threats that can result in indictment, asset seizure, and prison time. When the IRS Criminal Investigation Division becomes involved, the objective is prosecution, not resolution. At that stage, every communication, document, and response carries legal risk.
Criminal tax representation exists to:
Protect your constitutional rights
Prevent self-incrimination
Stop investigations from escalating into formal charges
Many individuals and business owners unintentionally undermine their own defense by speaking with agents, producing documents without legal review, or attempting to explain financial issues. Those actions often strengthen the government's case.
Tax Law Offices focuses on aggressive criminal tax defense for serious cases. We intervene early, manage all IRS contacts, and develop legal strategies to prevent charges, limit exposure, and protect clients from prosecution.
When freedom, finances, licensing, and reputation are at risk, immediate legal representation is essential.
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COMPLETE IRS & TAX REPRESENTATION IN ILLINOIS AND BEYOND
If you or your tax client has been contacted or visited by an IRS Special Agent, you should immediately seek representation. You may be under investigation for criminal violations of the U.S. Tax Code. Every year, taxpayers are convicted and imprisoned as a result of IRS investigations. Engage an attorney to protect your rights and freedom.
Find The Right Tax Attorney
Naperville’s Business Tax Settlement Corp. (formerly the Tax Law Office of J Anton Collins) has successfully represented clients in Downers Grove, Lisle, Chicagoland, and throughout the United States, Puerto Rico, and the Virgin Islands.
With Attorney Collins’ unique background as a former IRS CPA, tax return preparer, and now an aggressive attorney licensed before the U.S. Tax Court, we provide the most comprehensive defense for those potentially accused of intentional violations of 26 U.S.C. §7201 and following.
NEVER WAIT UNTIL YOU ARE CONTACTED BY A SPECIAL AGENT
Months before you or your client were either summoned or visited by a Special Agent, the IRS Criminal Investigation Division (CID) began its investigation. The U.S. government invested substantial time and money into learning about your activities long before alerting you. Your actions now will either protect your rights or assist the IRS in building a case against you.
You or your client may have forgotten to file tax returns or believed you no longer had to file. Even tax preparers can face criminal charges. If the IRS accuses you of fraud or tax evasion (26 USC §7201, §7202, §7206), these serious problems do not resolve themselves. Criminal accusations can lead to severe penalties, including imprisonment. You should NEVER face these problems without experienced IRS representation.
Don’t Delay in Protecting Yourself and Your Family
Criminal convictions could cost you all your family’s money and lead to IRS liens and foreclosure on your home. Yes, you can go to prison for:
- Failure to file a tax return
- Filing a false or fraudulent return
- Failure to pay state sales tax
- Failure to pay employee payroll withholding tax
- Filing fraudulent claims as a tax preparer
- Tax Protesters and Freedom from Taxation claims
- Any other IRS challenge
NO WARNING IN THESE CASES
If you are under investigation by the IRS, there are no warning letters. We know of cases where Special Agents conducted early-morning raids, seizing records and computer files, and arresting business owners in front of family and employees. If you think you may be subject to an IRS criminal investigation, hire a skilled criminal tax attorney immediately.
GET CONTROL AND GET YOUR PEACE OF MIND BACK
The first thing we do is get control of the situation. Upon taking your case, Attorney J. Anton Collins will immediately:
- Stop all contact with the IRS and handle all summons
- Work to prevent your arrest
- Work to prevent a referral of indictment (criminal charge) from the Department of Treasury
- Represent you in the U.S. District Court
- Fully defend you with constitutional due process protections
- Help you regain peace of mind by aggressively building your case defense
Whether you are a non-filer or a CPA charged with preparing fraudulent claims, we can help you. Attorney Jeffrey Collins has extensive experience successfully defending clients under investigation for criminal tax matters at both the state and federal levels, arriving at settlements or other desirable outcomes. We can help you, but you must take the first step.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can Tax Charges Really Lead to Prison?
Yes. Criminal tax cases can result in federal prison sentences, especially when the IRS alleges tax evasion, fraud, or willful failure to pay taxes. These cases are treated as serious federal offenses, not administrative disputes, and convictions often carry long-term consequences beyond incarceration.
What Triggers a Criminal Tax Investigation?
Investigations are commonly triggered by payroll tax violations, sales tax nonpayment, repeated failure to file returns, large unpaid balances, and patterns of financial misconduct. Referrals may also come from audits, informants, or financial institutions.
Should I Speak to IRS Agents Directly?
No. Speaking to investigators without legal representation can expose you to criminal liability and weaken your defense. Statements, documents, and explanations can be used against you in criminal proceedings.
Can Criminal Charges Be Prevented?
In some cases, yes. Early legal intervention can prevent escalation through defense strategy, procedural protections, and negotiation before formal charges are filed.
Can My Business Be Shut Down During a Criminal Tax Case?
Yes. Criminal tax investigations can result in business closure through license suspensions, asset seizures, frozen accounts, or court-ordered shutdowns. In serious cases, enforcement actions can effectively halt operations before a case is resolved, which is why early legal defense is critical to protecting both business and personal assets.
What if Agents Have Already Contacted Me?
Immediate legal representation is critical. Delays increase the risk of arrest, record seizures, and formal criminal prosecution.
How Criminal Tax Representation Works
Step One: Immediate Protection
We stop direct contact with investigators and take control of all communication to protect your legal rights.
Step Two: Defense Strategy
We analyze exposure, evidence, and procedural risks to develop a defense that helps prevent escalation and prosecution.
Step Three: Legal Representation
We represent you throughout investigations, negotiations, and court proceedings to protect your freedom and assets.
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Speak with an IRS lawyer You Can Count On
Criminal tax cases carry real risks of prison time, financial loss, and permanent damage to your life and business. Contact Tax Law Offices for confidential legal tax resolution support and immediate protection of your rights and freedom.
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