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People Vs Joseph Amico

Covered by NYDaily News. Las Vegas man accused of threatening a prominent attorney and making vile remarks.

Faced 10+ Years in Prison

People Vs. Anna Sorokin

Covered by New York Times, and other outlets. Fake heiress accused of conning the city’s wealthy, and has an HBO special being made about her.

Faced 3+ Years in Prison

People Vs. Genevieve Sabourin

Accused of stalking Alec Baldwin. The case garnered nationwide attention, with USAToday, NYPost, and other media outlets following it closely.

Faced Potential Charges

Ghislaine Maxwell Juror

Juror who prompted calls for new Ghislaine Maxwell trial turns to lawyer who defended Anna Sorokin.

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WE PROVIDE WHITE GLOVE SERVICE TO CLIENTS
WHO WANT MORE FROM THEIR ATTORNEY

The Spodek Law Group understands how delicate high-profile cases can be, and has a strong track record of getting positive outcomes. Our lawyers service a clientele that is nationwide. With offices in both LA and NYC, and cases all across the country - Spodek Law Group is a top tier law firm.

Todd Spodek is a second generation attorney with immense experience. He has many years of experience handling 100’s of tough and hard to win trials. He’s been featured on major news outlets, such as New York Post, Newsweek, Fox 5 New York, South China Morning Post, Insider.com, and many others.

In 2022, Netflix released a series about one of Todd’s clients: Anna Delvey/Anna Sorokin.

Why Clients Choose Spodek Law Group

The reason is simple: clients want white glove service, and lawyers who can win. Every single client who works with the Spodek Law Group is aware that the attorney they hire could drastically change the outcome of their case. Hiring the Spodek Law Group means you’re taking your future seriously. Our lawyers handle cases nationwide, ranging from NYC to LA. Our philosophy is fair and simple: our nyc criminal lawyers only take on clients who we know will benefit from our services.

We’re selective about the clients we work with, and only take on cases we know align with our experience – and where we can make a difference. This is different from other law firms who are not invested in your success nor care about your outcome.

If you have a legal issue, call us for a consultation.
We are available 24/7, to help you with any – and all, challenges you face.

New York Sales Tax Fraud Lawyers

The Importance of Proper Sales Tax Compliance

Any business that sells products to customers must collect sales tax. Whatever the purchase cost, there will be a small amount added as sales tax that the business is responsible for sending to the government. This tax is used for services for local citizens such as repairing roads, funding schools, and waste management. Many state governments are becoming more vigilant in collecting sales tax, and if a business owner has not remitted the amount or has not collected the correct amount, he or she could be up for civil or criminal charges. If a business is to be audited for sale tax remittance, it should contact a sales tax fraud lawyer immediately.

Rising Concerns: Sales Tax Fraud

Suspected cases of sales tax fraud are being elevated to the criminal level. If the business owner enters into a casual conversation with an investigator, it may lead to serious consequences. If a sales tax fraud lawyer is engaged, he or she can handle the investigator. Small and medium-sized businesses such as car dealerships and restaurants are more at risk. The audit may be a civil tax audit, but if fraud is even suspected, it can be referred to criminal prosecutors.

Some of the most common practices that may result in sales tax fraud charges are failure to collect the tax from the customer, failure to report any taxes that have been collected and failure to pay the taxes to the state.

Types of Sales Tax Fraud

There are different types of sales tax fraud, including:

  • Sales that are not recorded in the accounting books
  • Sales that are secret
  • Taking some of the taxes collected and reporting the lower amount
  • Giving lower sales totals
  • Misrepresenting a tax exemption
  • Failure to report or fraudulently reporting an out-of-state sale
  • Tax evasion
  • Creating a false set of account books

While sales tax is only a few cents on the dollar, the pennies add up to huge amounts when properly collected from all businesses. This is why the government is vigilant to get what it is owed and puts harsh penalties on those businesses that do not obey the law. If a business owner is facing sales tax fraud, he or she should get in contact with a lawyer who specializes in tax fraud. This type of case can be very complicated and lengthy, so the sooner a criminal defense lawyer is involved the better it is for the accused business owner.

The consequences of being found guilty of sales tax fraud are not small. The business owner could face up to a year or more in jail and need to pay huge fines as well as all of the back taxes. Sales tax fraud is considered white-collar crime and not violent, but the penalties can still be severe.

Once the business has a sales tax fraud lawyer working on his or her behalf, speed is the most important factor. The earlier the case is resolved, the less the damages may be. The lawyer will:

  • Assess the business’s financial situation quickly to get all the facts
  • Contact the Criminal Investigation Division or the civil investigator of the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) who may want to make the case criminal and not civil. It is important to keep the case a civil one
  • Interview the agent in charge of the investigation to learn what they know about the case and how they plan to proceed
  • Steer the case in a positive direction

Sales tax fraud lawyers know that any resolution is better than prison time for the business owner. If there are criminal matters, they may be resolved before criminal charges are filed. This will all be done with as little inconvenience to the client as possible. A successful sales tax fraud lawyer will have excellent relationships with the state and federal government representatives.

If a business owner has a sales tax audit in his or her future, the next step should be to contact a sales tax fraud specialist lawyer. There may be many reasons why the business does not comply with the law, some of which may be the basis for a defense of criminal charges. For example, confusion about whether or not a sale is subject to sales tax or inadequate record keeping may be the difference between civil and criminal charges.

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I was searching for a law firm with some power to help me deal with a warrant in New York . After 6 days I decided to go with Spodek Law Group. It helped that This law firm is well respected by not only the top law firms in New York , but the DA , Judge as well. I...

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It was my good fortune to retain Spodek Law Group for representation for my legal needs. From the beginning, communication was prompt and thorough. Todd, Kenneth and Alex were the first people I worked with and they all made me, and my company Qumana skincare feel comfortable and confident that the team was going to work hard for me. Everything...

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After meeting with several law firms, I chose the Spodek Law Group not only for their professionalism and experience, but for the personal attention given to me right from the initial consultation. It is important to recognize how crucial having the right legal team is when faced with potentially life altering events that impact families and the lives of loved...

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