Case Study
A Polish immigrant who became successful in the US was accused of tax irregularities, faced a $100 million assessment with the IRS
– Case Description
A Polish immigrant who became successful in the US was accused of tax irregularities, faced a $100 million assessment with the IRS. She also had to battle a Belize citizen who had gotten title to her assets and several stepchildren who contested her entire estate. Jurisdiction: Illinois, Texas, Tax Court, and Belize. (Confidential; not public)
Final Result
No criminal charges were filed and the client did not spend any time in prison. The IRS agreed to settle for 5% of the assessment claimed. The verdict in the Belize court was for the client, who was also victorious in the probate court against the stepchildren.