Archiv für die Kategorie ‘Criminal Tax Law’

• Criminal Tax Law in Germany: Confiscation of Proceeds of A Crime Only in Case of Asset Advantage

  Jun 30, 21 • Criminal Tax Law • No Comments • Stefan Winheller
  

  In addition to fines or imprisonment, German courts may also order the confiscation of proceeds of a crime. That is, the offender is deprived of what was gained in committing the crime. Non-cash benefits, such as services or expenses saved, are […]

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• Crypto Profits in Germany: What to Do in Case of Official Investigations And Criminal Proceedings?

  Apr 17, 20 • Criminal Tax Law, Digital Currencies, Income Tax Law • No Comments • Stefan Winheller
  

  Accusation of tax evasion In 2020, many people are still investing in cryptocurrencies. Some are realizing substantial profits through clever buying and selling. The high volatility of Bitcoins and Altcoins has not changed in recent months. Contrary to the widespread opinion […]

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• Tobacco Tax Evasion: Update on Aggressive Prosecution Practices in Germany

  Apr 3, 20 • Criminal Tax Law, Customs Law • No Comments • Stefan Winheller
  

  We have been observing increased controls on tobacco deliveries by German customs for some time now. Companies that regularly transport tobacco to or through Germany still face the fear that customs will confiscate their merchandise and initiate criminal tax proceedings against […]

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• Arbitrary sentences by German courts in cases of tax evasion?

  Dec 28, 16 • Criminal Tax Law, Customs Law • No Comments • Stefan Winheller
  

  In recent times, worrying feedback has been coming from criminal court practice concerning the treatment of import duty evasion. An alarming example from real life A business traveler imports commercial goods into the European Union without properly declaring them. Customs services […]

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• Internal Control Systems (ICS) to prevent criminal intent

  Sep 29, 16 • Criminal Tax Law • No Comments • Stefan Winheller
  

  If you detect a tax infringement in your company, you do not necessarily have to directly resort to self-incrimination (German Selbstanzeige). Even a simpler correction notification may be possible in some cases. The Federal Ministry of Finance has commented on this […]

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