This is a case I have been watching for some time that is not my case but has some local connect.  The case is a classic illustrates of how things can go in the wrong direction when documents are falsified and then submitted to the IRS. This man’s situation  would have been a lot better if he had filed the correct forms and just calculated that he had not paid the taxes that were due. Also he refused to the correct the issues and did the filings for many years which only compounded the issues he now faces. If you are faced with such situations then please seek immediate counsel that is well versed in dealing with complex IRS problems.

Todd Courser 810-245-0813

http://www.justice.gov/usao/mie/news/2012/2012_2_3_gbalcewicz.html

Flint, Michigan – George Balcewicz, III, 44, of Lapeer, Michigan, was convicted yesterday by a federal jury on 8 counts of tax evasion, announced United States Attorney Barbara L. McQuade.

United States Attorney McQuade was joined in the announcement by Special Agent in Charge Erick Martinez, IRS-Criminal Investigation.

The jury deliberated for approximately 2 hours before returning the guilty verdicts, concluding a 3 day trial before United Stated District Judge Mark A. Goldsmith.

According to the evidence presented at trial, during the 2001 through 2008 tax years, Balcewicz earned taxable wages totaling over $569,000 through his employment as an electrician. In attempting to evade his taxes, Balcewicz provided his employers with false Form W-4s claiming that he was exempt from income tax withholdings, and failed to timely file his federal income tax returns with the IRS. Balcewicz failed to pay over $60,000 in taxes due to the IRS.

“Those Americans who file honest tax returns can rest assure that the government will hold accountable those, like George Balcewicz, who don’t,” said Erick Martinez, Special Agent in Charge IRS-Criminal Investigation.

Tax evasion carries a maximum penalty of five years imprisonment and a fine of up to $250,000, per count.