{"id":11807,"date":"2025-01-13T18:24:52","date_gmt":"2025-01-13T17:24:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/stirnweiss-brenner.de\/tax-evasion-what-penalty-is-threatened\/"},"modified":"2026-03-09T17:16:07","modified_gmt":"2026-03-09T16:16:07","slug":"tax-evasion-what-penalty-is-threatened","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/stirnweiss-brenner.de\/en\/guide\/tax-evasion-what-penalty-is-threatened\/","title":{"rendered":"Tax Evasion: What Penalty is Threatened?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-post\" data-elementor-id=\"11807\" class=\"elementor elementor-11807 elementor-9445\" data-elementor-post-type=\"post\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<section class=\"elementor-section elementor-top-section elementor-element elementor-element-13cec667 elementor-section-boxed elementor-section-height-default elementor-section-height-default\" data-id=\"13cec667\" data-element_type=\"section\" data-e-type=\"section\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-container elementor-column-gap-default\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-column elementor-col-100 elementor-top-column elementor-element elementor-element-47a1b052\" data-id=\"47a1b052\" data-element_type=\"column\" data-e-type=\"column\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-wrap elementor-element-populated\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-3577dd59 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"3577dd59\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p>There are frequently prominent examples of the offense of  <\/span><b>tax evasion<\/b>. However, this can quickly give the impression that tax evasion only becomes criminally relevant with millions of euros and offshore accounts. This is a misconception \u2013 private individuals can also be affected.  <\/p>\n<p><br>Tax evasion is not a trivial offense and is severely punished upon conviction. In the worst case, several years of imprisonment are possible. Accused persons should take such an accusation very seriously. The <b>penalty<\/b> in individual cases depends heavily on the specific facts of the case. In this article, we provide an overview of the \u201cguidelines\u201d, given the complexity of this specific area of criminal law.    <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2314470 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2314470\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-43abdc5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"43abdc5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Are you accused?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Seek criminal legal support from an expert as quickly as possible. As experienced criminal defense lawyers in tax criminal law, we have already been able to prevent penalties or back payments for many clients, either by obtaining the premature termination of proceedings, a reduction in sentence, or an acquittal. We are happy to assist you with the accusation made against you and provide comprehensive advice on a possible defense strategy. Arrange an initial consultation with us at any time.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-ec060be elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"ec060be\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2>Is tax evasion a criminal offense?<\/h2>\n<p>In Germany, tax evasion is a criminal offense (<a href=\"https:\/\/www.gesetze-im-internet.de\/ao_1977\/__370.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a7 370 AO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) and is generally committed when <\/span> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><b>false or incorrect information<\/b> is provided about facts that are relevant under tax law <i>(e.g., false invoices, failure to account for discounts, false income statements, etc.)<\/i><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tax-relevant <\/span><b>facts<\/b> <b>are <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">concealed<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (e.g., the sale of goods and services \u2013 commonly known as undeclared work)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">a tax stamp or tax mark is not used in violation of duty <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">(e.g., when selling cigarettes without a valid tax mark)<\/span><\/i><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even the <\/span><b>attempt<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can constitute a criminal act. It does not even have to lead to success, i.e., actual tax evasion. The mere attempt to \u201cdeceive\u201d the authorities is sufficient for criminal liability. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The same applies even if business is conducted abroad, but there is a tax liability in Germany. <\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax Evasion as an Administrative Offense <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">An <\/span><b>administrative offense<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in tax evasion can exist if the tax evasion is committed <\/span><b>recklessly<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.gesetze-im-internet.de\/ao_1977\/__378.html\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a7 378 AO<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">). Recklessness can be compared to gross negligence in civil law and means that the customary care has been grossly violated. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In individual cases, much depends on the presentation and determination of the facts. If you have not submitted a mandatory tax return on time or it is completely missing, but you were unable to submit it on time, for example, because you were ill yourself or the person who usually handles the accounting in your company was ill, then an administrative offense exists. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Missing information for a tax assessment can also constitute an administrative offense. <\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2>What penalty is threatened for tax evasion?<\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For tax evasion, a <\/span><b>prison sentence of up to 5 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a <\/span><b>fine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is threatened. This penalty should not be taken lightly. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The exact sentence imposed usually depends on the amount of evaded taxes and the overall assessment of all circumstances. However, as a rule of thumb, there are some <\/span><b>guidelines from the Federal Court of Justice (BGH) <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">on the amount of penalties, which are as follows: <\/span> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">less than 1,000 euros: termination against conditions or daily rates 8 to 15;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2,500 euros: fine &#8211; 10 to 30 daily rates;  <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5,000 euros: fine &#8211; 30 to 60 daily rates;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10,000 euros: fine &#8211; 50 to 140 daily rates;<\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">25,000 euros: fine &#8211; 120 to 300 daily rates;  <\/span><\/li>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">50,000 to 1 million euros: fine &#8211; 220 to 360 daily rates or<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">  suspended prison sentence plus monetary penalty;   <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">from 1 million euros: prison sentence without suspension.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>daily rate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> generally corresponds to the convicted person&#8217;s daily income, i.e., <\/span><b>1\/30 of a monthly salary<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. In other words, the \u201cnet monthly income\u201d divided by 30 results in the daily rate amount (see \u00a7 40 Abs. 2 Satz 2 StGB). Maintenance payments by the offender must be appropriately considered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The minimum amount of a daily rate is 1 euro, the maximum amount is 5,000 euros. This results in a theoretical penalty range for fines from 5 euros to 21,600,000 euros. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The amount of penalties in individual cases always depends on the specific amount and the circumstances of the offense. One cannot rely bindingly on similar cases and the decisions made there; these can only serve as a basis for arguing accordingly with the investigative authorities and courts. <\/span><\/p>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Important<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: In addition to the fine or prison sentence, the repayment of the evaded taxes is always added, including <\/span><b>interest of 0.5% per month<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of the evasion. <\/span> <\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circumstances aggravating punishment<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In a particularly serious case, a significantly higher prison sentence of <\/span><b>at least 6 months and up to 10 years<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is threatened (\u00a7 370 Abs. 3 AO). Such a case always exists when <\/span> <\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">taxes are evaded on a large scale;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">powers as an official are abused;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the assistance of an official is exploited for the offense;  <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">taxes are evaded through forged documents;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tax evasion is committed by a gang (keyword: VAT carousel);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the tax laws of other states are exploited (e.g., through offshore accounts).  <\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Particular problems are posed by the <\/span><b>standard example<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of a particularly serious case, namely <\/span><b>tax reduction on a particularly large scale<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (or corresponding tax advantages are obtained). The Federal Court of Justice already ruled on this with its judgment of December 2, 2008 (BGHSt 53, 71) that a particularly large scale exists for a tax reduction from 50,000 EUR and for a risk to the tax claim from 100,000 EUR. This jurisprudence was evidently approved by the legislator (cf. BGH, decision of May 5, 2011 &#8211; 1 StR 116\/11 = NStZ 2012, 162), but still contained contradictions in detail (cf. BGH, decision of December 15, 2011).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With its judgment of October 27, 2015 (BGH 27.10.2015 \u2013 1 StR 373\/15, BGHSt 61, 28), the BGH changed its jurisprudence and ruled that for the assumption of evasion on a large scale, uniformly \u2013 i.e., also in cases of omission \u2013 the <\/span><b>threshold of 50,000 euros<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> applies.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">From an evaded amount of 50,000 euros or correspondingly high unduly granted tax advantages, a <\/span><b>prison sentence is considered<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for tax evasion, apart from special circumstances aggravating or mitigating punishment, according to the Federal Court of Justice. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Aggravating circumstances regularly considered also include:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acting out of greed, gross self-interest, or avarice;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">unscrupulous and reckless conduct;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tax reduction over a longer period;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">previous terminations with conditions and relevant prior convictions (cf. however \u00a7 51 BZRG);  <\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">particularly reprehensible execution (e.g., forgery of documents, false affidavit according to \u00a7 95 AO, inducing third parties &#8211; especially dependent persons &#8211; to participate, manipulation of books and documents, violation of bookkeeping and retention obligations regarding business documents &#8211; cf. BGH, judgment of July 28, 2010 &#8211; 1 StR 643\/09, accounts under false or fictitious names);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">violation of special declaration and payment obligations, such as for wage and sales tax;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">obstruction of the investigation (e.g., destruction or removal of evidence, influencing witnesses, deliberate misleading of investigative authorities);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">active behavior to thwart the tax claim (e.g., transferring assets abroad).<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br><br><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circumstances mitigating punishment  <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Circumstances mitigating punishment can, under certain conditions, constitute an <\/span><b>administrative offense<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> if the acts are committed \u201conly\u201d recklessly. In such cases, a <\/span><b>fine<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of up to 50,000 euros may be imposed. If the missing information is \u201ccorrected\u201d by the taxpayer before proceedings, a fine is often waived. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the form of intent and the amount of the evaded sum, other sentencing factors play a role in determining the penalty for tax evasion (cf. AStBV [St] 2012 No. 77). Particularly mitigating circumstances include: <\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">acting out of a non-self-inflicted coercive or emergency situation or for the benefit of another;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">old age;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">low educational level;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">active cooperation in clarifying the offense;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u201cunsuccessful\u201d voluntary disclosure;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">confession;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">reparation (full payment of the reduced taxes);<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tax inexperience or low educational level, insofar as these circumstances influenced the offense;<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">long duration between the commission of the offense and sentencing.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<table>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>\n<p><b>Important<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: As experienced criminal defense lawyers, this repeatedly provides us with a good starting point for an effective defense strategy. Please feel free to contact us if you need support.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Professional Consequences  <\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In individual cases, tax evasion can also have professional consequences.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As a measure of security and rehabilitation, the court can already impose a ban in criminal proceedings on practicing a profession, professional field, trade, or branch of trade. The duration of the ban is one to up to 5 years; in rare exceptional cases, it can even be imposed for life, \u00a7 70 Abs. 1 S. 2 StGB.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Thus, a conviction can lead to the <\/span><b>revocation of a restaurant license<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or a <\/span><b>prohibition of trade<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Especially <\/span><b>civil servants<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must expect <\/span><b>disciplinary measures<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. However, other employment law consequences cannot be ruled out. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A civil servant relationship ends upon conviction for an intentional offense to a prison sentence of at least one year ipso iure according to \u00a7 41 Abs. 1 S. 1 No. 1 BBG. In the case of a conviction for certain offenses, particularly bribery, 6 months of imprisonment are already sufficient. The right to remuneration and pension ends according to \u00a7 39 BBG. A petition for clemency according to \u00a7 43 BBG against the loss of civil servant rights promises only low chances of success. Civil service consequences are also possible for convictions with lesser penalties. This also applies to a self-disclosure that exempts from punishment.      <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For members of the legal and tax advisory professions, doctors, pharmacists, architects, bank employees, civil servants, and public service employees, there is also a high risk of professional and disciplinary consequences of tax evasion.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lawyers, notaries, tax advisors, and auditors must, in the event of a conviction for a tax criminal offense or a tax administrative offense, in the worst case, expect exclusion according to \u00a7 114 Abs. 1 No. 5 BRAO, \u00a7 90 Abs. 1 No. 4 StBerG, \u00a7 19 Abs. 1 No. 3 WPO, or removal from office according to \u00a7 97 Abs. 1 BNotO.    <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Doctors must fear the withdrawal of their license to practice medicine according to \u00a7\u00a7 5 Abs. 2 i.V.m. \u00a7 3 Abs. 1 No. 2 B\u00c4O due to unreliability or unworthiness to practice the medical profession. The revocation of the license is carried out by the state authority responsible under state law according to \u00a7 12 Abs. 4 S. 1 B\u00c4O. For pharmacists, the revocation of the license to practice medicine is governed by \u00a7\u00a7 6 Abs. 2 i.V.m. 4 Abs. 1 S. 1 No. 2 BApO.       <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For architects, a deletion of the entry in the architects&#8217; list ordered by an honorary court may be considered under the state architectural laws (Quedenfeld\/F\u00fcllsack-<\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Bach<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, Defense in Tax Criminal Cases, 4th ed., para. 1172).<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For bank employees, the revocation of the license according to \u00a7\u00a7 33 Abs. 1 No. 2 and 3 i.V.m. 35 Abs. 2 No. 3 KWG may result due to a tax criminal offense or administrative offense.  <\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In addition to the tax burden to be borne, the \u201coffender\u201d thus faces the loss of income under these unfavorable circumstances.<\/span><\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What is the effect of voluntary disclosure?  <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Anyone who voluntarily reports to the authorities early (before suspicion is raised) and confesses to tax evasion can, under certain circumstances, <\/span><b>avoid punishment<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. This offers the possibility of disclosing the acts on one&#8217;s own initiative and thus escaping punishment. However, caution is advised here \u2013 accused persons <\/span><b>do not have a claim <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">to impunity<\/span><b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A prerequisite is that all information is corrected and necessary information is submitted completely and subsequently to the tax authorities. In addition, the <\/span><b>evaded taxes<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> must, of course, be fully paid back, plus evasion interest. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><br><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Determining the exact details retrospectively is often associated with considerable effort. It is possible to estimate the tax burden and submit the specific information by the end of a <\/span><b>reasonable deadline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. But:<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-a12ebf0 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"a12ebf0\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-7ecc813 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"7ecc813\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><b>Caution<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: While voluntary disclosure offers the possibility of impunity, it also involves significant <\/span><b>risks<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. After all, those affected draw the authorities&#8217; attention to themselves. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Voluntary disclosure is only successful if it is well thought out and consistently carried out, observing all prerequisites. Otherwise, even with voluntary disclosure, further criminal prosecution and ultimately a <\/span><b>conviction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can occur.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Therefore, before making a voluntary disclosure, you should always contact a specialized <\/span><b>criminal defense lawyer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who will advise you and plan with you the timing, form, and content of your voluntary disclosure, as well as all necessary related steps. <\/span> <\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-895497e elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"895497e\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">How can a criminal defense lawyer help?  <\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tax evasion is <\/span><b>not a trivial offense <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">and should therefore always be taken seriously. Whether you are seeking voluntary disclosure or are accused of <\/span><b>tax evasion<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><b>tax reduction<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by the authorities, you should urgently seek legal advice. <\/span> <\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Avoid making an ill-considered statement due to a summons from the police, tax investigation, tax audit, or public prosecutor&#8217;s office. An experienced <\/span><b>criminal defense lawyer<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> will first request <\/span><b>access to files<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and discuss with you how to configure the best strategy for your specific case. Occasionally, it is also advisable to involve your tax advisor or auditor, depending on the level of trust, as they have information and evaluations that the (newly appointed) criminal defense lawyer usually does not have due to a lack of prior involvement.<\/span><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/section>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-01d62a1 e-flex e-con-boxed e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"01d62a1\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"e-con-inner\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-bcfb6f5 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"bcfb6f5\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As <strong>experienced criminal defence lawyers<\/strong>, we have already been able to achieve early discontinuation of proceedings, a reduction in sentence or an acquittal for many clients. We will be pleased to support you legally in the event of an allegation and provide comprehensive advice on a possible defence strategy. 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