Tax criminal law

Defending against tax crimes is part of our everyday work. When shell companies appear in everyday business or when illicit funds are handled, the result is often, for example, originally for offenses under the Labor criminal law investigations conducted by the customs investigation department and Suspicion of committing tax crimesBut even after a tax return has been submitted, the tax office can, if there are indications that the return is incorrect, forward the relevant data to the tax office for audit services and criminal matters (in Hamburg). Often, the initiation of criminal proceedings is also a consequence of the findings made during an investigation. tax audit can be obtained.

Investigations by the tax investigation authorities (and then, if necessary, by the public prosecutor’s office) can be conducted in particular for the following offenses:

• Tax evasion, Section 370 AO
• Breach of the ban, § 372 AO
• Smuggling, § 373 AO 
• Tax evasion, Section 374 AO
• Reckless tax evasion, Section 378 AO
• Tax risk, § 379 AO

We advise, represent and defend entrepreneurs, executives and private individuals in all matters of criminal tax law. Defense in tax criminal proceedings in court We know and use the – often considerable – Defence potential for a quiet settlement of proceedings during the investigation. If this is possible according to the facts and legal situation, we will of course also reimburse our clients Self-disclosures with exculpatory effect.

Attorney Pinar is certified consultant for tax criminal law.

You should keep in mind that a defense through your own tax advisor is only possible if and as long as the tax authorities themselves conduct the criminal proceedings. Once the public prosecutor's office begins the proceedings, a lawyer must be consulted. We would be happy to be part of the team to develop the most effective defense strategy.