Have you ever wondered what the repercussions were for making a mistake on your taxes? Will you go to prison? Pay a huge fine? The thoughts that go through our minds are endless. Robert Nordlander is here to explain exactly what happens if you either make a mistake on a tax return or willfully evade paying your taxes.

Robert Nordlander is a speaker, podcast host, CPA, and Amazon bestselling author. He spent over 20 years as a special agent with IRS-Criminal Investigation chasing tax evaders and money launderers around the globe. Currently, he is the principal member of Nordlander CPA, PLLC, a boutique forensic accounting and tax resolution firm.

This episode poses a very unique perspective on taxes compared to what we normally discuss and I think is great information for business owners to hear. There is also a small true crime element to this episode as we discuss certain examples from Roberts's past.

What you'll hear in this episode:

[3:06] Introduction to Robert and his background

[5:36] Clarifying some of the misinformation around white-collar crimes.

[7:06] What constitutes a tax crime?

[10:15] What actually happens legally if you make a mistake in your taxes?

[13:20] What are the repercussions if your tax preparer does something sketchy on your tax return that you are unaware of?

[18:22] What are some ways that small business owners either intentionally, or unintentionally, evade taxes?

[23:12] As an employer, how often do you need to pay and remit payroll taxes for it not to be considered criminal? What implications might this have for your employees?

[28:19] What is the proper path to report suspicion of a tax crime or fraud?

[30:13] What advice to Robert have for small business owners trying to stay out of trouble with the IRS?

Connect with Robert:

www.robertnordlander.com

www.nordlandercpa.com

https://www.linkedin.com/in/robert-nordlander/

www.robertnordlander.com

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The information contained in this podcast is intended for educational purposes only and is not individual tax advice. Please consult a qualified professional before implementing anything you learn.