New Jersey business owner reviewing IRS audit documents and payroll tax records at his desk.

Can an IRS Audit Turn Into a Criminal Investigation?

Published on October 20, 2026 by Frances Tomes

Can an IRS audit turn into a criminal investigation? Yes, and the consequences can be serious. Learn how a New Jersey business owner’s audit was referred to IRS Criminal Investigation over unfiled returns and unpaid payroll taxes, and how Tomes Law Firm successfully demonstrated that his conduct was not willful, allowing the matter to return to a civil audit.

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What Happens If a New Jersey Business Owner Ignores an IRS or NJ Tax Audit Notice?

Published on September 4, 2026 by Frances Tomes

An IRS or New Jersey tax audit does not disappear because you ignore the notice. Learn what can happen when a business owner fails to respond, has missing records, misses deadlines, or has already closed or sold the business.

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