Most Texas taxpayers never wind up having the Internal Revenue Service audit them after filing their taxes. However, a small percentage of people do have to go through one of three types of tax audits. Finding out the IRS plans to audit you may give you cause for...
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The consequences of committing health care fraud
When doctors or other health care professionals engage in fraudulent activity, their patients and other innocent victims suffer the repercussions. Because it is such a serious offense, professionals charged with health care fraud in Texas may face an onslaught of...
Is credit card fraud taken seriously in America?
If you face accusations of credit card fraud, you might wonder how seriously the courts treat it. When it comes to laws related to financial entities, keep in mind that when crimes affect banks and investors, the government tends to come to their aid. The local...
Could you or your company be under investigation for DME fraud?
As a provider of durable medical equipment, you may be aware that criminal investigations are ramping up against DME companies across the country. If you sense that your company is a target, what should you do? About DME fraud Durable medical equipment companies...
How can a drug conviction impact your future?
When facing a drug charge, the idea of conviction may still seem like a distant concern. If this is a first-time offense, you may even feel like you will get off without much issue. But this is rarely if ever the case. Instead, drug convictions have the potential to...
Understanding the types of prescription fraud
While prescription painkillers, stimulants and CNS depressants help millions of Americans with chronic and acute conditions, they are also a serious problem for those who abuse them. According to the National Institute of Health, approximately 18 million people have...
Drug misdemeanors and your job search
After you have paid the dues for your drug crimes in Texas, one of the first things you will need is a job. Getting your life back on track may feel easier and more productive when you have a steady income. Because many employers include specific questions about...
What type of actions does health care fraud include?
Like many people in Texas, you may hear reports about health care professionals or health care facilities facing allegations of health care fraud. Some of these cases may center around billing practices and involve private insurance companies or the federal Medicare...
Father and daughter commit bank fraud in restaurant scam
When Texas residents decide to open a business, many strive to create positive working relationships with banks to secure commercial loans. For many entrepreneurs, these loans are necessary for securing property and goods before they can successfully launch their...
What happens if a pharmacist steals drugs?
Prescription drug fraud is a high-profile problem in the United States. Most coverage of this problem tends to focus on consumers who attempt to get drugs without a valid prescription, or on physicians who prescribe drugs too liberally. What happens if a pharmacist...

