In Germany, tax investigators have a wide range of options for gaining knowledge of offences relevant to German criminal tax law – be it through control notifications between the tax offices involved, tax audits or information from third parties such as data storage media containing stolen data records of bank customers (“Steuersünder-Cds”). German customs authorities can also prompt tax offices to carry out corresponding investigations. In the case of attempted or committed tax evasion, however, it is impossible to determine the exact penalty in advance without considering all the circumstances. Therefore, anyone confronted with the accusation of a tax offence needs a reliable defence. This task requires a solid knowledge of all tax and criminal law standards, the latest case law and the procedure of the tax and customs authorities in Germany.
The German law firm Schlun & Elseven Rechtsanwälte offers committed and skilled legal assistance. Our lawyers have in-depth knowledge of German criminal tax law and many years of experience in dealing with the tax authorities. The precisely developed defence strategy of our legal experts can make a decisive contribution to saving the accused from a fine or prison sentence or at least significantly reducing the sentence. Contact us today to benefit from our expertise.