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Things to know about tax evasion and tax fraud

The tax system in the United States is anything but simple. No matter who you are, even if you have knowledge of how the system works, there will be times when you make mistakes and face challenges.As a taxpayer, there are many things you need to know about tax...

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What is mortgage fraud and how can you avoid it?

When most people think of mortgage fraud, they probably imagine a would-be homeowner who lies on the application for a mortgage. Perhaps someone claims a home is worth more than it is, or maybe a potential borrower set up a fake phone number to claim income higher...

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Penalties for health care fraud may soon increase

Allegations of fraud can have significant consequences for health care providers. Not only are there potential civil penalties that can result from fraud allegations, but there possible criminal penalties as well. On the civil side, depending on the facts of the case...

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Concerning the burden, standard of proof in criminal cases

In any criminal case, it is up to the government to provide evidence supporting each and every element of every charge. Most people have heard the term "burden of proof" and know that, in criminal cases, prosecutors must present relevant, reliable evidence proving the...

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Defending against reemployment benefits fraud

Last time, we mentioned a bill that aims to impose stricter penalties on those convicted of unemployment benefit fraud. As we noted last time, unemployment benefits fraud is characterized by knowingly making false statements or failing to disclose material facts to...

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