Tax Evasion — Elements of the Offense (26 U.S.C. Sec. 7201) is the willful attempt to evade or defeat any tax imposed by the Internal Revenue Code. To be guilty of tax evasion, a person must have the intent to evade taxes that are due and owing. The four elements of the offense of tax evasion are: 1. Willfulness: The person must have acted intentionally and voluntarily in attempting to evade or defeat the tax due. 2. Tax Deficiency: There must be a substantial tax deficiency. 3. Affirmative Act: There must be an affirmative act or omission taken by the person in furtherance of the evasion. 4. Willful Attempt: There must be a willful attempt to evade or defeat the tax due. Types of Tax Evasion — Elements of the Offense (26 U.S.C. Sec. 7201) include, but are not limited to, the following: • Failing to File Tax Returns • Failing to Pay Taxes Owed • Underreporting Income • Claiming False Deductions • Concealing Assets • Participating in Illegal Tax Shelters • Engaging in Money Laundering • Making False Statements to the IRS